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Retinol creams during breast feeding..is it safe? if not what are the alternatives..thhhhaaaank you ..

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Retinoids creams: Safe to use when breast feeding just not in contact with the baby's mouth, do not allow the baby to ingest it. All the best.

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

Answered 11/20/2017

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A member asked:

Retinol creams during breast feeding..is it safe? if not what are the alternatives..thhhhaaaank you ..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook agreed

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