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Review
. 2024 Oct;91(4):651-668.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.071. Epub 2024 Jan 26.

Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: An update-Part II: Lactation

Marita Yaghi  1 , Patrick McMullan  2 , Thu M Truong  3 , Marti Rothe  1 , Jenny Murase  4 , Jane M Grant-Kels  5
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Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: An update-Part II: Lactation

Marita Yaghi et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Multiple recently approved medications have been added to our treatment armamentarium for various dermatologic conditions. Herein, we have reviewed the literature, consolidated available safety data, and offered recommendations based upon available evidence as a reference guide for clinicians treating patients for dermatologic conditions during lactation.

Keywords: Janus kinases; acne; antibiotic; antifungal; antihistamines; antipruritics; antiviral; atopic; biologics; breastfeeding; corticosteroid; cosmetics; dermatitis; dermatologic agents; eczema; human; infant; lactation; medication safety; milk; mother; newborn; phototherapy; psoriasis; surgery; wet nursing.

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