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1991
DOI: 10.1001/archderm.127.3.347
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Outcomes of pregnancies among women and partners of men with a history of exposure to methoxsalen photochemotherapy (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis

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“…[128][129][130] Although the rate of congenital malformations among 504 infants who were conceived and born after their mothers had received methoxsalen photochemotherapy was not higher than that found in the general population, there was an increased number of low-birthweight infants who were born to these women. 128 Oral psoralen carries a pregnancy category C rating.…”
Section: Pregnancymentioning
confidence: 93%
“…[128][129][130] Although the rate of congenital malformations among 504 infants who were conceived and born after their mothers had received methoxsalen photochemotherapy was not higher than that found in the general population, there was an increased number of low-birthweight infants who were born to these women. 128 Oral psoralen carries a pregnancy category C rating.…”
Section: Pregnancymentioning
confidence: 93%
“…Stern and Lange 76 suggested that other alternative therapies for severe psoriasis (methotrexate, retinoids, and probably cyclosporine) pose greater risks to the fetus during pregnancy than PUVA. 76 Gunnarskog et al 77 found no evidence of increased risk for infant death or congenital malformation in infants born following exposure to PUVA during pregnancy or in pregnancies occurring after PUVA treatment. When PUVA may be needed, topical PUVA should be considered.…”
Section: Psoriasis and Pregnancymentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Because PUVA is mutagenic and induces sister chromatid exchanges, it should be considered a potential teratogen. 76 Women at risk of becoming pregnant who are treated with PUVA should use contraception and women should avoid PUVA during pregnancy whenever practical. Stern and Lange 76 suggested that other alternative therapies for severe psoriasis (methotrexate, retinoids, and probably cyclosporine) pose greater risks to the fetus during pregnancy than PUVA.…”
Section: Psoriasis and Pregnancymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…75,76 Uma vez que os psoralenos são conhecidos agentes mutagénicos, recomenda-se evitar o seu uso durante a gravidez. 35 A possibilidade de transferência dos psoralenos para o leite materno é desconhecida.…”
Section: Fotoquimioterapia (Categoria De Risco C Pela Fda)unclassified