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PREGNANCY: INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM - Coggle Diagram
PREGNANCY: INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Growing fetus
increase hormone production
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)
increase melanin production
hyperpigmentation
face
chloasma
melasma
abdomen
linea nigra
Others: nipples, areola, and genital areas
Estrogen & Progesterone
vasodilation
increase blood flow
increase skin sensitivity
weakened elasticity
Cortisol
inhibit collagen synthesis
Relaxin
softening of the skin
abdominal muscle stretching
damaged extracellular matrix in dermis
stretch marks