title: Treatment of atopic dermatitis in pregnancy.
abstract: Atopic dermatitis (AD), also referred to as eczema, is one of the most frequently observed skin diseases in pregnant patients. The presentation and histopathology of this condition during pregnancy is identical to that of the non-pregnant individual. AD is a T-helper 2 dominant disease and may worsen during pregnancy, which favors this population of T-lymphocytes. AD management during pregnancy requires special precautions to avoid harming the fetus. Herein is an exploration of the different options available for the treatment of the pregnant patient with AD. The management of concomitant bacterial and viral infections is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut 06032, USA.
authors.forename: Olubukola
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Babalola
authors.forename: Bruce E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Strober
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D016572:Cyclosporine; D016559:Tacrolimus
keywords: atopic dermatitis; eczema; lactation; medication safety; pregnancy