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How Long Before I Should Stop Using Retin a if I Want to Plan a Baby?
asked 10 months ago by gurleenindia
Latest answer by William Ting, MD
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Tags: pregnancy, timing
How Long Before I Should Stop Using Retin a if I Want to Plan a Baby?
1 answer to How Long Before I Should Stop Using Retin a if I Want to Plan a Baby?
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Retin-A and pregnancy
In reality, having a small serving of carrots will get you significantly more systemic absorption of vitamin-A than application of Retin-A on the face. No one would declare eating carrots is not safe prior or during pregnancy. Nevertheless, most board-certified dermatologists may recommend discontinuing tretinoin or Retin-A 3 months prior to trying to get pregnant if you want a perfect peace of mind.
