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I'm 14 weeks pregnant and i've noticed that i'm getting a lot of acne. over the counter ance wash is not working. what should i do?
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Acne in pregnancy: Your ob/gyn can give you a combination clindamycin/benzoil peroxide that can be applied 2 times in a day. Call the office and ask for them to call it into the pharmacy. It is topical and not systemically absorbed. Good luck.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Acne and pregnancy: There are several things that can be used to help. Over the counter, try a 2% salicylic acid wash. There are prescriptions options of using a topical antibiotic gel or a short course of oral antibiotics can be used to get the initial pustular outbreaks under control.
Answered 12/29/2013
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