I am 6 weeks pregnant and my acne is getting really bad since I can not use any of my acne medications now?
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nono1 asked:
My derm had me stop everything but Erythromycin topical gel about 2 months before conceiving. I am getting cystic acne. Does anyone know if I can use salicylic acid or sulfur based products while pregnant. My derm told me not to use benzoyl per oxide or retinols. She okyed glycolic acid though. I tried using the DDF glycolic cleaser and toner and that really dried me out. Also, is it ok to use hair bleaching cream to lighten the facial hair. I used to use Jolen, but I am afraid to use it now.
Thanks in advance for answering my long question.
Beverly
My derm had me stop everything but Erythromycin topical gel about 2 months before conceiving. I am getting cystic acne. Does anyone know if I can use salicylic acid or sulfur based products while pregnant. My derm told me not to use benzoyl per oxide or retinols. She okyed glycolic acid though. I tried using the DDF glycolic cleaser and toner and that really dried me out. Also, is it ok to use hair bleaching cream to lighten the facial hair. I used to use Jolen, but I am afraid to use it now.
Thanks in advance for answering my long question.
Beverly
September 7th, 2007 at 2:34 am
use clean and clear its pretty good my acne always get bad when i get preg
September 9th, 2007 at 6:30 am
Salicylic acid is ok, but avoid really strong formulations. Try showering in the evening rather than in the morning. It makes a big difference in my skin.
Don’t use hair bleaching creme.
September 10th, 2007 at 8:51 am
Facial bleaching, I would say no because it’s the same as bleaching your hair, and youd not supposed to. As to acne treatment my OB recommended benzoyl peroxide products….so I used nutrigena acne scrub (orange bottle and it is about 5 dollars) and then the same thing in a face lotion (costs about 8). It works GREAT for me! I only get acne during pregnancy though. Have you talked to your OB about it? Maybe your derm. is being a little over protective and not really researching. Remember, they are experts in skin, not pregnancy. Good Luck though!
September 11th, 2007 at 2:36 am
I’ve been using this stuff called Acne Free I got it at walmart. It is a bezoyl and I havent had any problems
September 12th, 2007 at 8:45 am
The clay based soap to use salicylic acid im so glad you asked about this one during particularly broken out our your face it will feel like you might want to consider.
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September 13th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
My pregnancy nothing helped try drinking lots of water that helped me salicylic acid was fine with benzoyl peroxide but told me salicylic acid was not okay had very bad acne during my pregnancy nothing helped me salicylic acid was fine with benzoyl peroxide but told me at least little if it doesnt get.
September 16th, 2007 at 6:11 am
try to use a topical solution and make sure you keep a healthy diet.