5 Questions
What causes pigmentation of the skin during pregnancy?
Melanin-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
What is the name given to the white line between the rectus muscles that becomes pigmented during pregnancy?
Linea nigra
Which of the following is NOT a symptom mentioned in the text?
Increased body hair growth
What is the term used for the bronze, blocky areas of pigmentation that appear on the cheeks during pregnancy?
Chloasma
At what gestational age do tiny pink scars called striae gravidarum typically appear?
16 weeks
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.
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