Dermatology (Pregnancy)

Pregnancy Takes Toll on the Skin

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 15th, 1999

During pregnancy, a woman's body experiences many changes which make her particularly susceptible to skin, hair, and nail disorders. Depending on the symptoms and their severity, these skin conditions can affect the health of both the mother and her baby.

"Skin problems during pregnancy are very common," stated Samantha Vaughan Jones, MD, St. Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom, author of "Pregnancy Dermatoses" published in the February 1999 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. "While simple treatments such as soap substitutes, bath oils, topical steroids, and antihistamines are safe and can be extremely effective at reducing the...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (1999-02-15)

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