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Pregnant(18 weeks) with possible ringworm lesion bikini area, are otc creams safe to use ?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Generally safe: To affect your pregnancy/fetus a medication must enter your blood & travel to the fetus through the placenta. With rare exceptions, what you put on your skin does not. So topical agents are generally safe. Anything you ingest (food or pill) or drink (water, milk, coffee, alcohol)may enter the blood & be a problem.Review meds and any exotic foods with your OB to be sure none are worrisome.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ringworm/pregnancy: Lamisil (terbinafine) at which is over the counter is a pregnancy category b medication. This means that animal studies show no risk or adverse fetal effects but controlled 1st trimester studies not available/do not confirm; no evidence of 2nd or 3rd trimester risk; fetal harm possible but unlikely.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Generally yes: Topical otc medications for ringworm (lamisil, lotrimin (clotrimazole) etc.) are safe for use in pregnancy if used as directed on the container.
Answered 4/1/2014
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Should be OK...: But consult with the OB gyn and get their advice.
Answered 6/10/2014
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