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Considerations on inhibition of IL ‐23 in psoriatic women of childbearing potential
Author(s) -
Russo Roberto,
Gasparini Giulia,
Cozzani Emanuele,
Burlando Martina,
Parodi Aurora
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.14931
Subject(s) - medicine , psoriasis , pregnancy , obstetrics , dermatology , genetics , biology
Lack of safety data on pregnant women determines difficulty in choosing the correct biologic agent to treat psoriasis in women of childbearing potential. Studies have postulated a role of IL‐23 in unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortions. This gives rise to consideration about use of anti‐IL‐23 drugs in treatment of psoriasis in women of childbearing potential.