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A member asked:

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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Dr. Garrett Garner answered

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

Dr Cordero and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/6/2013

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