Dermatological problems in pregnancy

We are currently reviewing this course in line with recent changes to Special Interest Training and the launch of the new Obstetrics and Gynaecology Curriculum 2024. As such, please be aware that the accuracy of the existing content cannot be guaranteed. Further announcements will be added here over the coming months.

Welcome to this Special Interest Training course on Dermatological problems in pregnancy.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• describe the physiological changes of the skin, nails and hair in pregnancy
• outline the pathogenesis, prevalence, disease course in pregnancy and functional impact on pregnancy of eczema, psoriasis and acne
• summarise the management of eczema, psoriasis and acne in pregnancy and the postpartum period
• explain the pharmacological management of eczema, psoriasis and acne, including adverse effects
• describe the pathogenesis, prevalence, clinical presentation and investigation of the pregnancy dermatoses (polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, pemphigoid gestationis and atopic eruption of pregnancy)
• outline the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of the pregnancy dermatoses, including adverse effects
• explain the outcomes for both the mother and fetus for pregnancy dermatoses and the recurrence risks.