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A member asked:
I got melasma while pregnant. is it safe to use prescription retinol and/or hydroquinone while breastfeeding?
10 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
No.: Not only are there concerns with baby safety, but also melasma will go away by itself, and you may end up with overbleached spots where it used to be.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Melasma: Retinol is contraindicated while breast feeding. There are no studies to show hydroquinone is safe while breast feeding.
Answered 8/9/2015
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Not: Definitely wouldn't use the retinol, stay out of the sun, use sunscreen. I would wait til finished breast feeding to treat it.
Answered 5/22/2018
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No: Read the package inserts. Avoid using any unnecessary medications while breast feeding. I say no.
Answered 1/11/2016
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Not advisable: Melasma responds poorly to hq anyway.
Answered 9/11/2013
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