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Is small amounts of 1% or 5% salicylic acid, applied to the face, considered safe during pregnancy, or no?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Safe: Usually found as 3% or 6%.

Answered 10/17/2015

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A member asked:

Is small amounts of 1% or 5% salicylic acid, applied to the face, considered safe during pregnancy, or no?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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