title: Dermatologic therapy in pregnancy.
abstract: Patients present during pregnancy with a variety of dermatologic conditions, most of which can be treated conservatively with topical medication by a primary obstetrician if he or she is familiar with common treatment options. Patients with moderate to severe forms of dermatologic disease or those requiring systemic therapy should be treated in consultation with a dermatologist. Dermatologic surgery can be performed safely in the second trimester using local anesthesia if needed.
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University, Division of Dermatology, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Kelly H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Tyler
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000075202:Contraindications; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D015597:Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / Q000188:drug therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012176:Retinoids; D012393:Rosacea / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D012176:Retinoids