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Learning SKIN LUMPS ON BABY BUMPS
Curves
A Refresher Course on Dermatoses in Pregnancy

By Dr. Kai George Rebolledo and Dr. Melanie Joy Doria-Ruiz, FPDS

o be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly human,
and distressingly inhabited. Soul and spirit are stretched- Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center &
Talong with body — making pregnancy a time of transition, PDS Dermatopathology Subspecialty Core Group
growth, and profound beginnings. - Anne Buchanan
Event: Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical
Center in partnership with the PDS
Some dermatologic conditions can be challenging to diagnose and Dermatopathology Subspecialty
manage on its own. More so if the condition occurs in pregnant C o r e Group - Continuing Medical
individuals. There are conditions that are specific only during Education
pregnancy and the management of these dermatoses become
more difficult and limited, due to considerations on the safety Date: September 25, 2019
of the fetus. Venue: Dr. Enrique M. Garcia Auditotium,
Lung Center of the Philippines
Pearls from the CME
• Atopic eruption of pregnancy is the most common Moderator: Dr. Melanie Joy Doria-Ruiz
among the various dermatoses in pregnancy. In majority Master of Ceremony: Dr. Elisa Rae Coo-Tan
of cases, it occurs early in pregnancy and has two major
types: P-type and E-type. The E-type is more common and Welcome Remarks: Dr. Ma. Flordeliz Abad-Casintahan
presents as eczematous plaques and excoriated papules on
the face, neck, and flexural areas. The P-type presents as Case Presenters: Drs. Kei George Rebolledo, Mark
Ernest Casintahan, Rosary Judielle
follicular papule and pustules on the abdomen, trunk and Gucaban
extremities.
Reactors/ Lecturers: Drs. Charmaine Sun, Kara Melissa
• In pregnant individuals who present with periorbital Torres, Jamie Nuñez
edema, it is more prudent to give short course systemic Closing Remarks: Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao
corticosteroids, since topical corticosteroids is not able to
penetrate up to the level of edema. Total Number of Attendees: A total of 430 (168 in physical
attendance and 263 via webcast)

The Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center Department of Dermatology Consultant and Resident Staff

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