Retinol palmitate and pregancy

[jlynne399]

I have just read that you are not supposed to use any product with retinol palmitate while pregnant. I am 20 weeks along and just looked at my facial lotion..yup retinol palmitate...now im freaking out

[jlynne399]

does it matter that this was not a prescription? I spoke to my doctors and they don't seem to be worried. Also im sure a lot of women use a an over the counter product without knowing the dangers of retinyl palmitate as it seems to be in 9 out of 10 lotions.. i have had a normal ultrasound. Doctor, do you know what particular birth defects relating to vitamin A would be? ANd would they be seen on an ultrasound.

[maatson]

So even external applications are not without danger. So always practice safety and take serious note of absorbtion throgh skin too.

[maatson]

Jiylline, The dermatologist has been right in warning pregnant women to be careful in using products with vitA.
But then I shall only quote a reference to put your mind at rest.
Human topical exposure to retinol- or retinyl ester-containing cosmetic creams at 30,000 IU/day and maximal use concentrations do not affect plasma levels of retinol, retinyl esters or RAs, whereas single oral doses at 10,000 IU or 30,000 IU produce significant increases in plasma retinyl esters and RAs.
Toxicology Letters
Volume 163, Issue 1, 5 May 2006, Pages 65-76
Do get your routine check ups but let me reiterate, caution is the word for the pregnant whther it be ingestion, inhalation, or oral intake of any medication with out your doctors advice.
Do let me know when your bonny baby arrives in the pink of health. Ok?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Retinoids are a type of vitamin A that speeds up cell division (quickening your skin's renewal) and prevent skin collagen from breaking down. However it is not safe to use this product in pregnancy and it may cause birth defects. Since you have used this product, nothing else can be done but to get regular ultrasounds done to look out for any birth defects.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.