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Is retin a (tretinoin) micro topical safe to use three times a week if pregnant?

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I recommend against: During pregnancy elevated hormones can cause skin changes. However topical tretinoin should be avoid in pregnancy due to teratogenicity (abnormal fetal development) risks. Please talk to your doctor or dermatogist re safer options during pregnancy.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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