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Is it safe to use retinoic acid while pregnant?
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No: Retinoic acid is the active ingredient in Accutane, a drug used to treat severe acne. This chemical has been found to be significantly dangerous throughout the entire pregnancy, but especially in the first 3-5 weeks of the developing fetus, causing significant abnormalities. It is crucial to discontinue retinoic acid at least 3 months prior to pregnancy.
Answered 1/26/2015
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