Pregnancy Dermatoses Quiz: Test Your Knowledge!

Pregnancy-related dermatoses encompass a spectrum of skin conditions that arise or worsen during pregnancy, ranging from benign physiological changes to immune-mediated dermatoses requiring medical intervention. This quiz explores the classification, clinical features, and management of pregnancy-specific dermatoses, including pemphigoid gestationis, polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, and atopic eruption of pregnancy.

Through case-based questions and key diagnostic pearls, this quiz will reinforce your understanding of distinguishing features, pathophysiology, and treatment considerations for these conditions, ensuring you’re well-equipped to recognize and manage pregnancy dermatoses in clinical practice.

1. Bolognia, J., Schaffer, J. V., Cerroni, L., Callen, J. P., Cowen, E. W., Duncan, K. O., Hruza, G. J., Leventhal, J., Requena, L., Torrelo, A., & Wiesner, T. (2025). Dermatology (Fifth edition).

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3. McMullan, Patrick et al. “Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: An update – Part I: Pregnancy.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology vol. 91,4 (2024): 619-648. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.072

4. Yaghi, Marita et al. “Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: An update-Part II: Lactation.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology vol. 91,4 (2024): 651-668. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.07

5. For the image: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/pustular-psoriasis-of-pregnancy