Grossesse et psoriasis : le point de vue du gynécologue-obstétricien.

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory disorder which worries a lot of women of childbearing age. The questions are abundant about heredity of psoriasis, its effects on the pregnancy and the future child and the risks of the used treatments. The best way to reassure them is to work closely together with the dermatologists. A préconceptionnel consultation by an expert in pathologic pregnancies obstetrician gynaecologist is strongly recommended for a first contact to explain the following pregnancy. Psoriasis is not dangerous for the pregnancy but some treatments will be prohibited. This will justify advices as soon as the patient has a desire to have a baby. The first trimester is the highest- risk period and the obstetrical complications seem increasing when the psoriasis is severe.