Topical corticosteroid use during pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE
Some of my pregnant patients have been prescribed various potencies of topical corticosteroids. Do these carry the same fetal risks as systemic corticosteroids?


CONCLUSIONS
Pregnant women can be reassured that there is no apparent increased risk of adverse fetal effects when using topical corticosteroids during pregnancy, although some data do suggest fetal growth restriction with more potent topical corticosteroids. Overall, women should be prescribed the lowest potency required whenever possible.
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ont.
Fatoumah
F
Alabdulrazzaq
Gideon
G
Koren
D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D012306:Risk
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones