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Acne steroid shots during breastfeeding, is that okay?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Yes: If you are just talking about the shots that go into the acne lesions, then they are ok.

Answered 10/22/2013

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