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The appropriate treatment for psoriasis in a woman who is pregnant, or who plans pregnancy, will depend on the extent and severity of the skin condition.

Topical therapy can be used with confidence, but avoid using large quantities of salicylic acid, calcipotriol, topical steroids and calcineurin inhibitors for long periods of time.

Photochemotherapy (psoralens and UVA or PUVA) is effective partly because it damages cellular DNA, so it is thought safest to avoid oral PUVA during pregnancy. However, no specific damage to mother or child has been reported. Methoxsalen is Category B2. The risk of topical PUVA in pregnancy is considered very low.

UVB phototherapy is safe for pregnant women with more severe psoriasis. Ciclosporin can be prescribed when systemic therapy is essential, providing blood pressure and kidney function are very carefully monitored.

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