Current Recommendations for the Systemic Treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus During Pregnancy

Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is a heterogeneous autoimmune disease of the skin that commonly affects women of childbearing age. Some of the medications used in the treatment of CLE are safe in pregnancy, whereas others are contraindicated based on their teratogenic effects. We describe the most recent recommendations for the use of commonly prescribed CLE medications for those who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant.