This sheet talks about having psoriasis and / or psoriatic arthritis in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Psoriasis is a skin condition in which skin cells grow faster than usual. This can leave dry, thick patches on the skin. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of this condition. It usually affects skin on the elbows, knees, buttocks and …
The Baby Blog: Psoriasis
Psoriasis
External Resources American Academy of Dermatology: Can a Woman Treat Psoriasis while Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Partners MyHealthTeamsNational Psoriasis FoundationPatientsLikeMeSociety for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM)The Mighty …
Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia®)
This sheet talks about exposure to certolizumab pegol in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is certolizumab pegol? Certolizumab pegol is a prescription medication used to treat autoimmune conditions. It is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation in the joints, spine, and skin. Certolizumab pegol is …
Apremilast (Otezla®)
This sheet talks about exposure to apremilast in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is apremilast? Apremilast is a prescription medication that helps treat the symptoms of moderate to severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It is thought to work inside of cells to prevent inflammation. Apremilast is marketed under the brand name Otezla®. It is a pill taken by mouth, typically twice a …
Adalimumab (Humira®)
This sheet talks about using adalimumab in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is adalimumab? Adalimumab is a prescription medication that has been used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. Adalimumab is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks …
