Narrative Review of Skin and Pregnancy: Dermatologic Manifestations and Medication Management During Pregnancy

April 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”

Maya Davis, Shelby Smith, Belle Skaggs, Kelsey Gradwohl, J Griffin, Melissa Mauskar

pregnancy-specific dermatoses dermatologic conditions skin changes medication management dermatologists

TLDR Pregnancy can cause skin changes and issues that need careful management.

Pregnancy significantly affects skin health, leading to both benign changes and alterations in pre-existing dermatologic conditions. Some women may develop pregnancy-specific dermatoses that can impact maternal and fetal health. Dermatologists are crucial in diagnosing and managing these conditions. This narrative review provides clinicians with an evidence-based overview of common skin changes, dermatoses, and medication management during pregnancy, aiming to enhance understanding and treatment approaches for dermatologic issues in pregnant patients.

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research Considerations for Cutaneous Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy That Fail to Resolve Postpartum

1 citations , February 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Some skin changes from pregnancy like hair loss, excessive hair growth, palm redness, and stretch marks may not go away after birth and could suggest a misdiagnosis or hidden condition.

research Pigmentation and Pregnancy: A Study on Skin Changes

15 citations , December 2016 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology”

Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and moles don't significantly change, but many women experience pigmentation changes due to hormones and sun exposure.