China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (3): 176-179.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202103176

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The effect of psoriasis on reproduction and pregnancy

ZHANG Zhiqin, TU Jie, YIN Zhiqiang   

  1. Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China
  • Online:2021-03-15 Published:2021-03-03
  • Contact: YIN Zhiqiang, E-mail: yinzhiqiang@njmu.edu.cn

Abstract: It has been reported that psoriasis may affect the reproductive function of patients. Psoriasis may reduce the fertility of men and women, and affect pregnancy. Pustular psoriasis during pregnancy does a great harm to the mothers and babies. The update of the effect of psoriasis on reproduction and pregnancy is reviewed in this paper.

Key words: psoriasis, reproduction, fertility, pregnancy