A 32-year-old member asked:
Which acne treatments are safe in pregnancy?
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Few: Only topical medications such as topical erythromycin.Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Antibiotics would be rarely used in pregnancy for acne.
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Dr. Azita Madjidianswered
Surgery - Plastics 32 years experience
Topicals: You cannot any derivative of vitamin a (accutane) or antibiotics such as tetracycline.
Topical face washes or chemical peels are safe.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
Very limited: Topical benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, erythromycin. Oral erythromycin. Acne tends to be worse the first 20 weeks, often less severe the last 20. May be worse after delivery. Sun will help but avoid burning.
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