Pattern of dermatoses of pregnancy in Bangladeshi women

To register the patterns of specific dermatoses of pregnancy in Bangladeshi pregnant women. A total of 327 pregnant women, aged 20-40 years, were selected by random sampling method. They were screened for specific dermatoses by detailed history and clinical examination. 43 pregnant females had specific dermatoses of pregnancy. Twenty one [48.8%] women had pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy, followed by pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy in 11 [25.6%], pruritus gravidarum in 8 [18.6%], prurigo gestations of Besnier in 2 [4.7%] and papular dermatitis in 1 [2.3%] female. The majority of females with dermatoses were found in the 25-30 years age groups. The present study highlights the pattern of specific dermatoses of pregnancy in Bangladeshi pregnant women. It was felt that the obstetricians ignore and do not give much attention to pregnancy associated dermatoses causing exhaustive irritation and ill effect of mental disturbance.

case report of chronic sclerosing panniculitis

Sclerosing panniculitis is a fibrotic process that usually occurs on the legs, commonly in women older than 40. The principal features are indurated woody plaques with erythema, edema, telangiectasia, and hyperpigmentation. Although the exact pathogenesis is uncertain, it is thought to occur as a result of ischemic changes. We present a 28-year-old married female who had a 10-year history of painful sclerotic plaques, repeated ulceration and healing with fibrosis of the both lower legs and abdomen. Venogram and Doppler investigations were normal. Skin biopsy from the edge of the ulcer demonstrated the feature of chronic sclerosing panniculitis. Satisfactory improvement was found with methotrexate 7.5mg weekly for 4 months. No recurrence was noted within 1 year follow up