Considerations on inhibition of IL-23 in psoriatic women of childbearing potential

摘要

Lack of safety data on pregnant women determines difficulty in choosing the correct biologic agent to treat psoriasis in women of childbearing potential. Studies have postulated a role of IL-23 in unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortions. This gives rise to consideration about use of anti-IL-23 drugs in treatment of psoriasis in women of childbearing potential.