How To Manage Acne During Pregnancy
November 23rd, 2009
The skin disease, acne, is common during pregnancy. Its time of onset is mostly the 1st trimester. But it can happen during other stages too. During pregnancy the illness reveals itself in the form of blackheads, cysts and pustules that are visible on the back, chest or face. You can take a number of drugs to treat acne during pregnancy. This includes erythromycin and clindamycin that are available in topical form in the form of skin creams as well as oral medications. There are certain acne treatment medications that you should stay away from if you are pregnant. Retinoids is one category of anti acne medication that you must refrain from. Some of the commonly used retinoids for acne treatment include Tretinoin, adapalene, and isotretinoin. These medications should not be used either externally or orally else they could cause malformation of the fetus.
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