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A member asked:
I am 20 weeks pregnant and i have developed the absolute worse acne on my face, neck, chest and back. ive never experienced acne anywhere on my body but my face.. now im in total stress about it. please advise what topical treatments is safe to use?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
General rule: Any of the creams or lotions you would apply to your skin do not penetrate deep enough to enter your blood. Only those agents that enter the blood can affect the fetus. Oral medications should be cleared before use by the OB.
Answered 9/3/2019
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