Also known as … Eczema in Pregnancy, Prurigo of Pregnancy, Pruritic Folliculitis of Pregnancy, Papular Dermatoses of Pregnancy
What is Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy?
The term “Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy” (AEP) groups together a number of conditions with similar features. AEP is the most common of the pregnancy dermatoses (incidence 1:300-3000). Affected women may experience dry skin, with rough red patches or itchy bumps affecting any part of the body. They may or may not have experienced eczema before pregnancy. This condition does not harm the baby and often improves after the baby is born.