Best treatment option for psoriasis is pregnancy among the following is?
Correct Answer: Topical steroids
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Topical steroids Psoriasis treatment in pregnancy* Topical treatments are first-line treatments for psoriasis, and emollients, topical steroids, and dithranol are considered safe in pregnancy. Other options are vit D analogues, coal tar.* If these agents fail to control disease, Ultraviolet B (UVB)is the safest second-line agent, followed by ciclosporin.* For pustular psoriasis of pregnancy (impetigo herpatiformis), oral steroids are the DOC followed by ciclosporin.* PUVA is mutagenic and is contraindicated.* Methotrexate, acitretin, Hydroxyurea and biologies are contraindicated.
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