Treat atopic dermatitis during pregnancy with safe and effective therapies

The complex hormonal and immunological changes that occur during pregnancy can lead to the development of specific skin conditions, of which atopic dermatitis, now referred to as atopic eruption of pregnancy (AEP), is the most common. AEP typically presents before the third trimester and is characterized by eczematous or prurigo skin lesions that predominantly involve the flexures, extremities and/or trunk. Management options for AEP include topical treatments, phototherapy and systemic therapies. Novel therapies have been developed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and further studies of their use in pregnant people will be useful.