Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques in pregnancy following the second in vitro fertilization cycle: A case report

Objective: This report discusses a case of pruritic urticarial papules and plaques in pregnancy, which primarily affects primigravidas in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy or the postpartum period. Although factors such as assisted reproductive technology and multiple pregnancies contribute to its development, the exact mechanisms are unclear. Case(s): In our case, the patient developed a widespread eruption of pruritic, erythematous papules and plaques that started on the abdomen and spread to the extremities. The plaques regressed spontaneously within 10 days after the surgery. Conclusion: We aim to demonstrate that when a thorough differential diagnosis is conducted, and it is confirmed that there is no underlying organic cause for pregnancy-related plaques, spontaneous regression of the plaques can be anticipated without the need for treatment.