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This study evaluates the prevalence and clinical patterns of skin changes in pregnant women and their association with gravida and trimester.

June 17, 2026CureusOpen Access

Dermatoses in Pregnancy: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study From Eastern India

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This study evaluates the prevalence and clinical patterns of skin changes in pregnant women and their association with gravida and trimester.
Descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital.
Included 138 pregnant women attending outpatient clinics from August 2023 to July 2025.
Data collected through history taking, clinical examinations, and laboratory diagnosis for infections.
Physiological skin changes were observed in 136 (98.5%) women, with 129 (93.4%) showing pigmentary changes.
Specific dermatoses were noted in 34 (24.6%) women, most commonly prurigo of pregnancy (n = 17, 12.31%).
Fungal infections were prevalent in 20 (14.4%) of 30 women with infectious diseases.

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Cross-sectional study evaluates the prevalence of skin changes in pregnant women, indicating common physiological changes.

Bagra et al. (2026) studied this question.

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