The British journal of dermatology
Topical retinoid use in women of reproductive age and risk of major congenital malformations in exposed pregnancies - a Nordic cohort study.
Erle Refsum, Kari Furu, Carolyn E Cesta, Mette Nørgaard, Felix Wittström, Helga Zoega, Sinna P Ulrichsen, Jacqueline M Cohen
Published: 202510.1093/bjd/ljaf500
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Topical retinoids are used to treat mild to moderate acne and should be avoided during pregnancy as a precaution given the teratogenic effect of systemic isotretinoin, despite limited safety data. OBJECTIVES: To describe recent trends in…
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