Ok to use OTC acne medicine?

[kc1021]

I am about 12 weeks pregnant with my second baby and Im wondering what other woman have done about breaking out and acne during pregnancy. I seem to break out during my pregnancies and I remember when I was pregnant with my son my doctor told me it was ok to use over the counter acne medication, like Clearasil.  I have been using Clearasil a little bit this time around, but I feel like there are mixed messages about using OTC acne creams.   What has anyone done about acne during pregnancy?  

[Darkestlight]

i think some of them are ok and some of them are not. Look at the active ingredient in them and look em up on the net.

[JoyRenee]

I think you can use witch hazel

[gingerplaynation]

I HAVE HAD REALLY BAD ACNE ON MY FACE , NECK AND SHOULDER AREA W/ THIS PREGNANCY. MY DR SAYS ANYTHING TOPICAL IS OKAY. AND IF MY BREAK OUTS GET ANY WORSE THEY WILL GIVE MY A PRESCRIPTION FACE WASH. HE ALSO SAID A ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP WILL WORK JUST A S WELL.

[XxpandaxX43]

well when i was pregnant my boyfriends mom told me to use toothpaste i did it cleared up a little but not much but i only did it once after that i used clean and clear and it helped me out alot i used it 2 times a day when i woke up and when i went to bed but if you do start using it do not wear make-up but antibacterial soap will help too prolly more thanany other face wash there is

[sweetangel7]

You cannot use salycilic acid products...benzoyle peroxide products are fine...check the active ingredient.

[XxpandaxX43]

well she could use antibacterial soap couldnr she if her doctor said she could?

[Latrice414]

I would check with your dr, even though there are some you can take, my dr didnt want me to use any, she suggested anitbacterial soap, it helped lessen the break outs with the decrease of drinking soda and increasing water intake.

[XxpandaxX43]

so what your sayin drink more water while your pregnant?