gynecology and obstetrics
Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy
Key Points
Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy consists of intensely itchy skin lesions that usually develop during the last 2 to 3 weeks of pregnancy and resolve within 15 days after delivery. Differentiating these lesions from others pruritic eruptions may be difficult. Treat with topical corticosteroids for mild symptoms and oral corticosteroids for more severe symptoms. 