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Why Has Psoriasis Increased After Childbirth?
i am carrying now 7th month i am a psoriasis patient past 25 year's this is my 3rd delivery past 2 deliveries i didn't face this problem got increase of psoriasis but this pregnancy it got increase very much full body it got be spread is there any treatment for cuire
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Psoriasis is known to aggravate during pregnancy.
The treatment of psoriasis during pregnancy is slightly different from that during other times.
There are some drugs like retinol, methotrexate etc which should not be used during pregnancy.
These drugs can cause deleterious effect on the baby.
You need to consult your dermatologist for prescription of drugs appropriate during pregnancy.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Psoriasis is known to aggravate during pregnancy.
The treatment of psoriasis during pregnancy is slightly different from that during other times.
There are some drugs like retinol, methotrexate etc which should not be used during pregnancy.
These drugs can cause deleterious effect on the baby.
You need to consult your dermatologist for prescription of drugs appropriate during pregnancy.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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