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SKIN LUMPS ON BABY BUMPS

A Refresher Course on Dermatoses in Pregnancy

• Biologics appear to be safe in pregnancy
based on published case reports. It is
relatively new in the field and because
it has limited number of studies done on
pregnant patients weighing the risks and
benefits should always be considered.
Conservative management is advised to
ensure welfare of the baby.

• Safe treatment options for pregnant
psoriasis patients, that are backed-
up by more studies and established
data include: NB-UVB, emollients,
topical corticosteroids, and dithranol.
Methotrexate and cyclosporine are
absolutely contraindicated.

• Ethical dilemmas related to aesthetic
procedures during pregnancy reflect a
conflict between the woman’s autonomy
and physician’s judgment of what is best
for the fetus. The well-being of the fetus
and the moral obligation to do no harm
takes priority over the cosmetic needs of The Closing remarks given by Dr. Peachy Paz-Lao
the pregnant patient.

Awarding of certificates by Drs. Ma. Flordeliz Abad-Casintahan, Daisy King-Ismael, and Ma. Peachy Paz-Lao to the speakers
Drs. Jamie Nuñez, Sharmaine Sun, Kara Melissa Torres and Melanie Joy Doria-Ruiz

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