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Can Triamcinolone Be Used For Rashes On The Body During Pregnancy?

My daughter is a surrogate who is currently about 4 weeks pregnant. She s gotten a rash on her chest and upper back by her neck. It does not itch. She has some Triamcinolone Ointment, is it safe for her to use to get rid of the rash while she s pregnant. My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Hi & Welcome.

Triamcinolone is a pregnancy category C drug which means that animal studies have shown that the drug has adverse effects on the fetus but there are no well controlled trials in humans and thus the use of the drug should be judged with the benefits versus the risks and can be used when extremely needed.

The side effects, if any, are seen with systemic intake, strong steroids and local application for prolonged period of time. So, use of topical potent steroids for prolonged period of time in large doses can be harmful.

I would therefore suggest your daughter to visit to an obstetrician and to get a prescription of an alternate effective but a safer medication for her rashes after clinical examination. Please avoid self-medication during pregnancy.

Hope I could answer your query.
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Can Triamcinolone Be Used For Rashes On The Body During Pregnancy?

Hi & Welcome. Triamcinolone is a pregnancy category C drug which means that animal studies have shown that the drug has adverse effects on the fetus but there are no well controlled trials in humans and thus the use of the drug should be judged with the benefits versus the risks and can be used when extremely needed. The side effects, if any, are seen with systemic intake, strong steroids and local application for prolonged period of time. So, use of topical potent steroids for prolonged period of time in large doses can be harmful. I would therefore suggest your daughter to visit to an obstetrician and to get a prescription of an alternate effective but a safer medication for her rashes after clinical examination. Please avoid self-medication during pregnancy. Hope I could answer your query.