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Topical Retinoids During Pregnancy
I have been using a high potency retinoid cream called Green Cream for 3 years now. I am in my early weeks of pregnancy and am concerned that there is a build up of Retinol that will harm my child should I be really worried, or do topical retinoids build up in the system? I will stop using the cream but am concerned of the harm I may have already done.
Asked 26 months ago by
Anonymous73 in USA
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Tretinoin
Stop the cream. As you progress with the pregnancy, you will have initial and follow up sonogram, you can also have genetic testing if you are very concerned.
Wish you the best of luck and smooth pregnancy.
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Retin-A while pregnant
Although tretinoin (the active ingredient in Retin-a) is a pregnancy category C medication and therefore, not recommended during pregnancy, any harm you may have caused to the fetus at this point is extremely unlikely. I would, however, recommend you discontinue use of Retin-a at this time since a small risk is, nonetheless, still a risk.
San Diego Dermatologist
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Topical Retinoids and Pregnancy
Tretinoin (Retin-A and Renova) which are used to treat acne and other skin issues belong to the retinoid group - all of whose members are related to Vit. A. Other members of the group are isotretinoin (Accutane), adapalene (Differin), and etretinate.
All drugs are classified based on their potential risk to the fetus from Class A (no restrictions) to Class B, Class C, Class D, and and Class X (absolutely prohibited). Retin-A is a Class C drug for pregnancy. (meaning that the potential...
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