Question by Belle: I am 9 weeks pregnant and just found out not to use acne treatments with salycic acid???
I have been using an acne treatment on my skin with 2% salycic acid, and I am worried that i may have harmed my baby. Has anyone else used it and not had any problems. I am stopping as of today but still need comfort because Im worried its too late.
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Answer by Linda
it should be ok as you were not taking it internally, as long as you are not bleeding, baby is ok.The dose in the lotion is very small, and anyway, it should have a warning on the label about pregnancy use.
You will probably find your skin is improving anyway, now you are pregnant. Remember the cocoabutter cream for the tummy, a little goes a long way, so use sparingly.
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Please stop using that. Pregnant or not pregnant, it is always harmful. It has some specific steriod based toxins, that enter through ones skin on the topical application. Please discontinue dear.
Salicylic acid applied topically for acne is totally safe to use during pregnancy. I was also concerned about this and asked my doctor–she told me it was safe. A mild treatment used once or twice a day is okay, and a 2% solution is definitely very mild. The acne medicines with retin-A/vitamin A are the dangerous ones to use. Your baby is fine!
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Anyway I hope this helps!
Love Jessica