Physiological changes during pregnancy affecting the skin and hair include
a. disappearance of linea alba.
b. decreased sweat and sebaceous gland production.
c. increased pigmentation in nipples, areolae, external genitalia, and anal region.
d. increased scalp hair.
C
Physiological changes during pregnancy affect every system in the body. These changes protect the health of the mother and assist in producing a healthy baby. Existing pigmentation increases in the nipples, areolae, external genitalia, and the anal region. The linea alba darkens. Sweat and sebaceous gland production increases. Facial hair may increase, but scalp hair may shed and thin, especially in the postpartum period. Scalp hair may become oily.
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