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What causes pigmentation of the skin during pregnancy?
What causes pigmentation of the skin during pregnancy?
- Dietary changes
- Melanin-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary (correct)
- Exposure to sunlight
- Increased estrogen levels
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?
- Chloasma
- Striae gravidarum
- Linea nigra (correct)
- Mask of 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?
- Appearance of tiny pink scars on the abdomen, thighs, and breasts
- Pigmentation of the breast and vulva
- Presence of silver striae from previous pregnancies
- Increased body hair growth (correct)
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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