"I took my coal tar cream (LCD 10% in aquaphor) while pregnant and i am using it now while breast feeding. After deliver 3 weeks ago my psoriasis flaired like crazy. I am also taking Humira."
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Topical Treatments in Pregnancy: To Apply or Not To Apply?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephanie Henson Willard Aug 21, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Most women considering pregnancy know that medications in pregnancy, in general, are avoided unless needed by the mom. However, for psoriasis, many women are able to treat their…Continue
Psoriasis Medications and Pregnancy - free evidence-based up-to-date fact sheets!
Started Jun 6, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
At OTIS, we aim to provide accurate information so women can make the most informed decisions about their treatment in pregnancy. Sometimes, the safest thing for a mom and her developing baby is to…Continue
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Recent Press Release: PREGNANT WOMEN WITH PSORIASIS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FOR PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS
Started Apr 21, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Researchers Say Increased Risk May Be Due To Comorbidities, Such As ObesitySAN DIEGO, Calif. – Pregnant women with psoriasis may be at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to…Continue
Psoriasis and Pregnancy
Started Mar 10, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Can I continue to take my psoriasis meds during pregnancy? What effect will psoriasis have on my pregnancy? Does the father need to stop taking his psoriasis medication before we conceive? …Continue
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Stephanie Henson Willard replied to OTISPregnancy's discussion Topical Treatments in Pregnancy: To Apply or Not To Apply?
OTISPregnancy posted a discussionTopical Treatments in Pregnancy: To Apply or Not To Apply?
Most women considering pregnancy know that medications in pregnancy, in general, are avoided unless needed by the mom. However, for psoriasis, many women are able to treat their condition with topical medications, like lotions, creams and shampoos. Since, these are not medications that are swallowed or injected, can they still be harmful in pregnancy? To start, there are NO topical medications that researchers have found to be associated with an increased risk for birth…See More
OTISPregnancy posted a discussionPsoriasis Medications and Pregnancy - free evidence-based up-to-date fact sheets!
At OTIS, we aim to provide accurate information so women can make the most informed decisions about their treatment in pregnancy. Sometimes, the safest thing for a mom and her developing baby is to take medications - like anti-TNF's during the pregnancy. If you are planning a pregnancy, already pregnant, breastfeeding, or a dad taking a psoriasis med and planning to conceive take a look at these fact sheets! It's always good to stay informed! Humira:…See More
OTISPregnancy posted a discussionRecent Press Release: PREGNANT WOMEN WITH PSORIASIS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FOR PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS
Researchers Say Increased Risk May Be Due To Comorbidities, Such As ObesitySAN DIEGO, Calif. – Pregnant women with psoriasis may be at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to research just published in the British Journal of Dermatology. The Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) Autoimmune Diseases in Pregnancy Project compared the prevalence of selected risk factors between 170 pregnant women with psoriasis and 158 non-diseased pregnant women. The…See More
OTISPregnancy posted a discussionPsoriasis and Pregnancy
Can I continue to take my psoriasis meds during pregnancy? What effect will psoriasis have on my pregnancy? Does the father need to stop taking his psoriasis medication before we conceive? These are just a few common questions that OTIS can help answer! OTIS stands for the Organization of Teratology (the study of birth defects) Information Specialists. We are a non-profit organization established in 1990 and we're dedicated to providing accurate evidence-based information to both health…See More
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