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16wpregnant & been using tiny amounts of a gel that contains 2% salicylic acid several times a week. is this likely to have caused any birth defects?

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Pregnancy medication: Medicine can be absorbed by skin and enter your blood system. Every medication would be a different absorption. Safest thing to do is avoid any medications during your pregnancy unless discussed first with your OB doctor.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 2/23/2015

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