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Does anyone know if Pro-activ acne system is safe during preg?

by mimik, Oct 05, 2004 12:00AM
I know some acne medications are unsafe for baby during pregnancy. Does anyone know about the pro-activ solution? Thanks
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by ripdip, Oct 05, 2004 12:00AM
I used it for my first and she was fine, I'm using it now and I'm 18 weeks and seem fine.  The bottles say check with your Dr. so you might want to mention it.  But I've had no problems and no acne either :-)

by Still_AndiJ, Oct 05, 2004 12:00AM
I do know that the use of most topical acne treatments are not allowed during pregnancy due to their high levels of retinol and Vitamin A. Definitely ask your doctor before using anything topical for acne.

Andrea

by mimik, Oct 05, 2004 12:00AM
Thanks

by Niki73, Oct 05, 2004 12:00AM
My doctor had a fit when he found out I was just using oxy on my face in the mornings...He said nothing but Tylenol. I know retna A (spell?) is bad to use when pregnant my girlfriend had to stop using it.

by Wisegirl, Oct 05, 2004 12:00AM
I just live with the pimples.  Face wash only here !

by silo, Oct 06, 2004 12:00AM
ProActiv has no Retin-A in it.  From all that I've read it is perfectly safe during pregnancy.  The gel that you leave on after you wash your face is a benzoyl peroxide which is one of the few "safe" topical acne treatments during pregnancy.
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