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Podcast: Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls
Episode: Dupixent Use in Pregnancy: Sept 2024 Data
Description: Eczema is also known as a form of Atopic Dermatitis (AD). Males and females are not equally affected by AD, and studies have shown that AD is more common among males during infancy and childhood. However, around puberty, there is a shift towards more females than males having AD and this female predominance continues into adulthood. Eczema can impact any women during pregnancy. In fact, it is the most common prenatal skin condition. A majority of women with eczema in pregnancy have never it previously diagnosed. Actually, approximately 60%–80% of prenatal eczema patients have no prior history of the condition. Ec...