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Volume 12 Issue 2 ( April- June) 2023

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Assessment of cases of Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP)
Dr. Ichchhit Bharat, Dr. Chandni Sehgal, Dr. Ravi Ranjan

Background: Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), is a common skin condition that affects some pregnant women. The present study was conducted to assess cases of Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP). Materials & Methods: 46 cases of Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) were included and parameters such as skin rashes, pruritus, and subsequent pregnancies was recorded. Skin biopsy specimens were studied. Complete blood count, urinalysis, and serum multiphasic analysis was done on all patients. Results: Age group 18-24 years had 26, 25-30 years had 11 and 31-36 years had 9 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Gravida was Primi in 20 and multipara in 26. Degree of pruritus was mild in 10, moderate in 12 and intense in 24. Distribution was on thighs in 11, trunks in 4, abdomen in 11 and generalized in 20 cases. Onset was 24-27 weeks in 21, 27-30 weeks in 13 and 30-33 weeks in 10 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases of Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy had intense and generalized involvement was seen.

 
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