1. Management of Psoriasis During Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding: A Consensus Statement.
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Belinchón I, Velasco M, Ara-Martín M, Armesto Alonso S, Baniandrés Rodríguez O, Ferrándiz Pulido L, García-Bustinduy M, Martínez-López JA, Martínez Sánchez N, Pérez Ferriols A, Pérez Pascual E, Rivera Díaz R, Ruiz-Villaverde R, Taberner Ferrer R, Vicente Villa A, and Carrascosa JM
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- Consensus, Contraception, Female, Humans, Postpartum Period, Pregnancy, Breast Feeding, Psoriasis drug therapy
- Abstract
Objective: To develop evidence- and experience-based recommendations for the management of psoriasis during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding., Methods: The nominal group technique and the Delphi method were used. Fifteen experts (12 dermatologists, 2 of whom were appointed coordinators; 1 rheumatologist; and 2 gynecologists) were selected to form an expert panel. Following a systematic review of the literature on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding in women with psoriasis, the coordinators drew up a series of preliminary recommendations for discussion by the panel at a nominal group meeting. The experts defined the scope, sections, and intended users of the statement and prepared a final list of recommendations. Consensus was obtained using a Delphi process in which an additional 51 dermatologists rated their level of agreement with each recommendation on a scale of 1 (total disagreement) to 10 (total agreement). Consensus was defined by a score of 7 or higher assigned by at least 70% of participants. Level of evidence and strength of recommendation were reported using the Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine categories. The final statement was approved by the expert panel., Results: The resulting consensus statement includes 23 recommendations on preconception (fertility and contraception), pregnancy (planning, pharmacological management, and follow-up), and breastfeeding (management and follow-up). Consensus was achieved for all recommendations generated except one., Conclusions: These recommendations for the better management of psoriasis in women of childbearing age could improve outcomes and prognosis., (Copyright © 2020 AEDV. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2021
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