Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy: An unusual case

Joseph S. De Gaetano; Hilda M. De Gaetano

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy: An unusual case

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Abstract

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy is considered the most common pruritic skin condition seen in pregnancy, and its classic presentation and treatment options have been well described. However, the exact etiologic factor of this condition remains obscure. This article presents an unusual case to demonstrate a variation in presentation of this disease as well as a unique course of treatment. The unusual progression of this case may render new insight regarding the etiologic factor of this disease.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	44-46
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Volume	102
Issue number	1
State	Published - 2002

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Complementary and alternative medicine

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Plaques of pregnancy
Pruritic urticarial papules

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Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy: An unusual case

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