Cutaneous Disorders of Pregnancy

Introduction

Part I - Pregnancy-Specific Skin Changes and Disorders
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy Dermatoses

Part II - Pre-existing skin disease in Pregnancy
Psoriasis
Connective Tissue Disease
Atopic Dermatitis in Pregnancy
Acne and Rosacea in Pregnancy

Part III - Skin cancer and dermatologic surgery during pregnancy
Skin cancer in pregnancy
Dermatologic Surgery During Pregnancy

Conclusion

From the unique perspective of a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist turned board certified dermatologist comes a much needed text focusing solely on the cutaneous disorders that occur during pregnancy. Written with the insider knowledge that education on pregnancy dermatoses is often underrepresented in OB/GYN and family medicine programs, this text will aid these practitioners in correctly assessing these issues and discussing next steps with their patients so that the topic of skin disease is no longer a struggle. Although dermatologic disease in pregnancy is part of the curriculum in dermatology residencies, dermatologists and other physicians also may not feel as comfortable prescribing topical or systemic treatments in their pregnant patients. This book will not only provide in-depth information about physiologic skin changes in pregnancy, pregnancy dermatoses, and pre-existing skin disease in pregnant patients, but treatment options and medication safety for various conditions will be covered in detail. Cutaneous Skin Disorders of Pregnancy is developed by dermatologists and OB/GYNs and will serve as an invaluable resource for General Dermatologists, Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Family Medicine doctors and midwives who deliver and/or care for pregnant women.

Kelly H. Tyler, MD, FAAD, FACOGAssistant ProfessorOhio State University Department of Internal Medicine, Division of DermatologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyCenter for Women's Health