title: Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: Part II. Lactation.
abstract: Dermatologists are frequently faced with questions from women who are breastfeeding about the safety of commonly prescribed topical and systemic medications during lactation. Safety data in lactation, particularly regarding medications that are unique to dermatology, are limited and can be difficult to locate. We have consolidated the available safety data in a single reference guide for clinicians. We review literature pertaining to the safety of common dermatologic therapies in lactation and offer recommendations based on the available evidence.
authors: College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.
authors: Daniel C
authors: DC
authors: Butler
authors: Department of Dermatology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors: Misha M
authors: MM
authors: Heller
authors: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, California; Department of Dermatology, Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Mountain View, California. Electronic address: jemurase@gmail.com.
authors: Jenny E
authors: JE
authors: Murase
mesh_terms: D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects*; D061214:Patient Safety; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations
keywords: acne; antibiotic; antifungal; antihistamines; antiviral; atopic dermatitis; biologics; breast milk; breastfeeding; corticosteroid; cosmetics; eczema; lactation; medication safety; nursing; phototherapy; psoriasis; surgery