Neonatal and Maternal Ichthyosiform Dermopathy in Association with Kava Use during Pregnancy.

Hannah H SpungenKartik ModyBecky MiceticChristine WadeAaron Min Kang

Published in: Journal of medical toxicology : official journal of the American College of Medical Toxicology (2024)

Maternal kava use during pregnancy may cause fetal dermopathy presenting as an acquired ichthyosis. More public education is needed about the potential consequences of kava use, particularly during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

healthcare
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
mental health
case report
gestational age
body mass index
electronic health record