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Can pregnant women use differ in for acne? If not, what can I use.

Honugurl2Honugurl2 member
in June 2014 Moms
Please help! I went to the dermatologist and she prescribed differin. I was concerned and started researching. I'm pretty sure she is wrong and I shouldn't be using it.
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Re: Can pregnant women use differ in for acne? If not, what can I use.

  • nunzchucksnunzchucks member
    Call your OB if you are unsure.
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  • bebemacbebemac member
    I'm neither an OB nor a derm, and I don't play one on TV, but the internets told me this. Did you ask the internets, too?

    Teratogenic effects. Pregnancy Category C.
    Retinoids may cause fetal harm, when administered to pregnant women. Adapalene has been shown to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits when administered orally (see Animal Data below). There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Differin Gel, 0.3% should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. The safety and efficacy of Differin Gel, 0.3% in pregnancy has not been established.
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  • DstingwoodsDstingwoods member
    Hi there. I work in a derm office. Differin is not acceptable for pregnant women or breastfeding women. You can use finacea gel and/or clindamycin gel. Those are prescriptions and they are safe. I hope this helps!
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  • Honugurl2Honugurl2 member
    @Dstingwoods thanks for the info. I used it for two nights. Will that have an effect on my pregnancy? My doctor's office is closed. Thanks for your help.
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  • afk2013afk2013 member
    I'm not sure how bad your acne is, but I use witch hazel during break outs which helps a lot.
    On our way to baby#2!  Praying for a healthy and happy delivery next June!
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  • katekat8721katekat8721 member
    Honugurl2 said:
    @Dstingwoods thanks for the info. I used it for two nights. Will that have an effect on my pregnancy? My doctor's office is closed. Thanks for your help.
    I'd just stop using it and then call your doctor when they open. There's nothing you can do right now. Just in the future, make sure to always mention you're pregnant and see if anything will have an adverse side effect. Good luck.

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