Crisaborole and Breastfeeding

Summary of use during lactation

No information is available on the use of topical crisaborole during breastfeeding. Some experts recommend avoiding its use during lactation because of the lack of information.[1,2] In general, drugs applied to the mother’s skin are unlikely to affect the breastfed infant unless it is applied to the nipple or other area where the infant can directly ingest it. Use of crisaborole in nursing mothers is not contraindicated by the product labeling,

Drug levels in milk and infant serum

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date. Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in breastfed infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on lactation and breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

References

1. Vestergaard C, Wollenberg A, Barbarot S, et al. European task force on atopic dermatitis position paper: treatment of parental atopic dermatitis during preconception, pregnancy and lactation period. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019;33:1644-59.31231864 PubMed
2. Yaghi M, McMullan P, Truong TM, et al. Safety of dermatologic medications in pregnancy and lactation: An Update - Part II: Lactation. J Am Acad Dermatol 2024;91:651-68.38280680 PubMed