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I am 22 weeks pregnant with a boy and as i entered my second trimester i developed extremely bad dry and acne skin on my back of neck, front and sides of neck and back. its extremely painful and itchy. how can i treat it?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Topical is fine: Any acne cream or lotion will not be absorbed to a degree that would effect the fetus. Any oral medication should first be cleared with your OBGYN.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/22/2019

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A member asked:

I am 22 weeks pregnant with a boy and as i entered my second trimester i developed extremely bad dry and acne skin on my back of neck, front and sides of neck and back. its extremely painful and itchy. how can i treat it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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