Alternative treatment to Retin-A while pregnant?

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A: Cosmetics and Acne in Pregnancy

Eric L. Weisberg, MD

It depends on what you are using it for. For acne, certainly. When pregnant, it is best to use Pregnancy category B medications.  Topical clindamycin and azaleic acid products can be used successfully and are typically safe. For wrinkle reduction/cosmetic usage/texture improvement, all retinoids... more

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