Abstract:
A primigravida in her 20s, with 38 weeks period of
gestation, came to the emergency ward of obstetrics
wing with complaints of extensive itching over
the extremities. On local examination, there were
multiple, discrete, hyperpigmented papules topped
with depigmentation and excoriations on upper and
lower extremities. These are of 0.5–1 cm in size and
some have central crusts . On clinical findings and
exclusion of other pathologies, it was diagnosed as
prurigo of pregnancy. The patient had an uneventful
follow-up period.
