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Dr. approved acne treatment in PG?
My face looks awful! I am all broken out around my mouth and chin. Is there anything that is safe to use now? I will double check with Dr. S. tomorrow at my sono appt., but I would like to get something when I go shopping today. Thanks!
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Re: Dr. approved acne treatment in PG?
Mine got a bit better during the 2nd tri., but I didn't really see a serious improvement till a couple of weeks ago when I got a really good facial. I don't know if I rounded a corner in my pregnancy or if it was the facial, but it would be a safe thing to try. Not to mention fun.
I talked to my dr. about it at my last appt. (pre facial/clear up) and she said if it wasn't getting any better by the next appt. (24 weeks) then she'd give me some antibiotic facial wipes that should help.
I hope it gets better!! I know how frustrating it can be.
It is not acne treatment but I looooooove Philosophy's Microdelivery exfoliating wash. I had run out at the beginning of my PG and had not replaced it. I started breaking out with blackhead really bad. I replace it last month and my skin almost immediately stopped breaking out.
I did not use this during my 1st PG and had problem skin through most of my 2nd as well. I have not had any breakouts since returning to it this PG at about 10 weeks.
I know they say not to use anything with syliac (sp?) acid or retin-A during PG, and this does not have any.
Good Luck!
My doctor said that salicylic acid in a face wash (not a lotion or cream) was okay since I'd be rinsing it off once the soap was off my face. She also said to make sure the solution was less than 2%. I started using Neutrogena Acne Cleanser in the grapefruit scent and it's helped tons.
Mine has really started clear up in the past few weeks too, so maybe there's just a point you have to get to in your pregnancy! GL!
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