Question 1

is it safe to use clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most skin creams are safe during pregnancy since there is minimal absorption. There are several other treatments for acne that are safe during pregnancy including cleocin, (clindamycin phosphate) differin and oral antibiotics like amoxicillin.

Question 2

are oxi or clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) acne pads ok to use while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: OTC topical meds such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid should not be a problem. Any form of Retin-A (prescription only) should be avoided.

Question 3

i'm currently using a facewash containing benzoyl peroxide as well as a body spray containing 2% salicylic acid. is this safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While not extensively studied in pregnancy using the lowest concentrations topically for "spot" treatments of acne shoud be fine.
Due to hormonal changes in your body during pregnancy, your skin may be more sensitive; therefore, suspend use of thesevproducts if you notice any redness or irritation.

Question 4

can i get a safe antibiotic for a pregnant woman to treat acne. i've never had such painful pimple. this is depressing me and making me want to just stay all day crying. please i've used salicylic acid, azelic acid, benzoyl peroxide already?

Accepted Answer

See a Dr.: Any treatment with a prescription medication has to be done through a local doctor who can evaluate your acne problem and prescribe a medication to a local pharmacy. We are in the US and cannot write prescriptions for anywhere overseas.

Question 5

35w pregnant. @ the beginning utilized ocassionally products with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and spot 2% hydroquinine. harm to baby?

Accepted Answer

Pregnant: The products shouldn't harm your baby if you used them intermittently. Hydro quinone is a category C drug which means it has caused defects in animals but not humans

Question 6

i'm 33wks pregnant & recently used panoxyl 10 (benzoyl peroxide foam wash for acne) about 5times. will it harm the baby? i'm really concerned...

Accepted Answer

Nope: A face wash like that should be fine but will not really help your  skin.

Question 7

should i keep using benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) on my skin for acne if pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It is probably safe but the fda has classified it a category c and usually we stop all of this categor of medication unless it is harmful to the mother and i don't think acne would fit into a harmful category.

Question 8

what should i do if clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) overnight wash irritates my skin?

Accepted Answer

Switch: The active ingredient is 2% salicylic acid so you could try another otc product with a different active ingredient such as benzoyl peroxide. Be careful because it can bleach towels etc. Also with any products it is important to moisturize because while they are drying out your acne they can be drying to the rest of your face.

Question 9

does the clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) pimple blocker pen really work?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: You can try  and see if it  works. If not your  dermatologist  can discuss other topical med or other treatments.

Question 10

will clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) work for my bad acne?

Accepted Answer

Too weak: If you call it bad, you. Need to get with a competent physician now. Clear aril is weak and pricey. We can manage you.

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I'm currently using a facewash containing benzoyl peroxide as well as a body spray containing 2% salicylic acid. is this safe during pregnancy?

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Can i get a safe antibiotic for a pregnant woman to treat acne. i've never had such painful pimple. this is depressing me and making me want to just stay all day crying. please i've used salicylic acid, azelic acid, benzoyl peroxide already?

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35w pregnant. @ the beginning utilized ocassionally products with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and spot 2% hydroquinine. harm to baby?

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I'm 33wks pregnant & recently used panoxyl 10 (benzoyl peroxide foam wash for acne) about 5times. will it harm the baby? i'm really concerned...

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Should i keep using benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) on my skin for acne if pregnant?

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What should i do if clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) overnight wash irritates my skin?

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Does the clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) pimple blocker pen really work?

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Will clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) work for my bad acne?

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