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Treatments for skin flare-ups during pregnancy

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Hello ladies.  I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this issue, as I am thoroughly confused as to what is/not safe to treat skin flare-ups during pregnancy.  I've researched various reputable medical sites that say benzoyl peroxide is ok, but then talked to my OB and derm, who both say they'd "prefer" that I don't take anything during pregnancy.  I do not want to put my little one in any danger but this is not just a vanity issue: I have red, itchy, painful bumps all along my jawline that have been erupting since my first trimester.  I've even asked about non-questionable, OTC or natural remedies, such as Vitamin E drops or tea tree oil, or Persagel sparingly dabbed on the blemishes only at night, but all I get from my docs is, just wait until after you deliver (or, in the case of my derm, after I stop breastfeeding) to treat the blemishes.  My main issue is the extreme itching and potential scarring, not to mention the fact that it makes me want to hide my face  and not go out without heavy concealer (even then, I still have skin-colored lumps).  I had heard that finacea (azelaic acid) was safe for pregnancy but my derm said she'd prefer not to prescribe anything. So, basically, my docs are no help whatsoever. Anyone else have any experience with this that they can share?
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Re: Treatments for skin flare-ups during pregnancy

  • blushingbride_08blushingbride_08 member
    I am not pregnant but I had a bad case of acne myself. Knowing that I want to eventually have children, I am slowly trying to wean myself off of my acne medications.  I switched from using prescription type medications to using calamine lotion as a spot treatment at night.  Mind you the prescriptions worked wonderfully for me but the calamine lotion works just as well if not better.  I had a bad breakout along my jawline/chin and applied it every night for about 3 weeks and it has cleared up.  Calamine lotion also helps with itchy skin and seems to clear up acne from the root because those once stubborn pimples have not come back since I've been using it.  Now I don't even use it because the acne went away. Most importantly I believe calamine lotion is safe during pregnancy.  Also it is super inexpensive compared to all the medications I was using.  You may want to check it out.  Good luck!
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