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What causes pigmentation of the skin during pregnancy?
What causes pigmentation of the skin during pregnancy?
What is the name given to the white line between the rectus muscles that becomes pigmented during pregnancy?
What is the name given to the white line between the rectus muscles that becomes pigmented during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom mentioned in the text?
What is the term used for the bronze, blocky areas of pigmentation that appear on the cheeks during pregnancy?
What is the term used for the bronze, blocky areas of pigmentation that appear on the cheeks during pregnancy?
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At what gestational age do tiny pink scars called striae gravidarum typically appear?
At what gestational age do tiny pink scars called striae gravidarum typically appear?
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Study Notes
Skin Pigmentation in Pregnancy
- Increased levels of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone stimulate melanin production, leading to skin pigmentation.
- Changes in skin pigmentation may occur due to sun exposure and hormonal fluctuations.
White Line of Pigmentation
- The white line between the rectus muscles that becomes pigmented during pregnancy is known as the linea alba, which can darken to become the linea nigra.
Symptoms of Pregnancy
- Symptoms during pregnancy can include nausea, fatigue, breast tenderness, and increased urination; however, not all symptoms are universally experienced.
Pigmentation on Cheeks
- The bronze, blocky areas of pigmentation that may appear on the cheeks during pregnancy are referred to as melasma or chloasma.
Appearance of Striae Gravidarum
- Tiny pink scars, known as striae gravidarum, typically begin to appear during the second trimester, around 13 to 26 weeks of gestation.
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Test your knowledge on the skin changes that occur during pregnancy, including striae, pigmentation, chloasma, and linea alba. Learn about the different types of skin changes and their locations on the body.
