Dermatologic Treatment during Pregnancy: Practical Overview

Abstract

Background: This article provides a practical overview of dermatologic medication use in pregnancy. Objective: The therapeutics of the following common dermatoses are reviewed: acne, psoriasis, and bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Antipruritic, analgesic, and topical anesthetic use in pregnancy is reviewed as well. Conclusions: At the end, the reader is challenged with a series of applied clinical scenarios that highlight the presented material and provide information on additional important medications.