title: Management of psoriasis in pregnancy.
abstract: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disorder not uncommonly seen in pregnant patients. Several drugs have been approved for its treatment in non-pregnant patients, but special precautions are necessary when selecting a treatment plan during pregnancy to prevent harm to the fetus and child. This article reviews the treatment options for the treatment of psoriasis in the pregnant and lactating patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut 06030, 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; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009539:Nicotinic Acids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010789:Phototherapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy*; D012176:Retinoids
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D016572:Cyclosporine; D008727:Methotrexate; D009539:Nicotinic Acids; C086827:tazarotene; D012176:Retinoids
keywords: management; pregnancy; pregnancy dermatoses; psoriasis