Since trying to conceive, I have been off my usual acne medications (birth control and oral minocycline). I am now 14 weeks pregnant. I have visited two dermatologists. Both are recommending PDT, but I cannot find any information online (I've checked pubmed, clinical practice guidelines, and many RCTs about PDT), that assures me that PDT is safe during pregnancy. Is it?
September 26, 2013
Answer: PDT and pregnancy
I would not recommend PDT with topical ALA (Levulan kerasticks) while pregnant. There are other laser options which may be used while pregnant including a combination of pulsed dye laser and diode laser to reduce redness, improve any scarring and reduce acne bacterial counts. I would of course discuss these options with both a dermatologist and your OBGYN prior to treatment. Good luck.
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September 26, 2013
Answer: PDT and pregnancy
I would not recommend PDT with topical ALA (Levulan kerasticks) while pregnant. There are other laser options which may be used while pregnant including a combination of pulsed dye laser and diode laser to reduce redness, improve any scarring and reduce acne bacterial counts. I would of course discuss these options with both a dermatologist and your OBGYN prior to treatment. Good luck.
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September 24, 2013
Answer: PDT in pregancy
I would not recommend PDT which is a combination of a topical medication plus red or blue light to treat acne while you are pregnant. However, you can be treated with LED light alone - without the topical medication. If you alternate red and blue light and go twice weekly you may see nice results.
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September 24, 2013
Answer: PDT in pregancy
I would not recommend PDT which is a combination of a topical medication plus red or blue light to treat acne while you are pregnant. However, you can be treated with LED light alone - without the topical medication. If you alternate red and blue light and go twice weekly you may see nice results.
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