A 28-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with itchy red papules within her abdominal striae. The rash started periumbili...

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A 28-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with itchy red papules within her abdominal striae. The rash started periumbilically and has spread to her thighs. She has no bullae, no elevated bile acids, and normal LFTs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP/PUPPP)

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Obstetric cholestasis

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Pemphigoid gestationis

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Eczema

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Allergic contact dermatitis

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy

A 28-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks of gestation presents to the GP with itchy red papules within her abdominal striae. The rash started periumbilically and has spread to her thighs. She has no bullae, no elevated bile acids, and normal LFTs. What is the most likely diagnosis?