I have severe acne and have been treating it with salycic acid which has helped but now that I am pregnant Ive read that its not safe.So I read that a pill called erythromycin would be safe for severe cases during pregnancy.So would my ob gyn prescribe this or would I have to see the dermatologist
2007-01-11 06:02:40 · 16 answers · asked by Alex N 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
you would have to clear it with your obgyn first--if he gives you the ok, then you can call the dermatologist.
definately talk to your obgyn first--even if you can just speak to a nurse in the office -she'll be able to tell you.
2007-01-11 06:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by Shellberry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. In general, some OB-GYNs or GPs will prescribe it, but most prefer you to see the dermatolgist. Reason being - things like this have to be monitored to get the correct dose and keep from damaging your liver. Since you're pregnant, they may not want you to have it at all until after you deliver. Ask your OB-GYN, the worst they can tell you is wait till after the baby's born.
2007-01-11 06:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you start taking should be cleared w/ your ob gyn before you start taking it anyway, so why not just go ask him/her before you see your dermatologist. Likelyhood is the derm. would have to prescribe that type of med anyway, but at least you have ob/gyn's ok first instead of wasting time.
2007-01-11 06:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by Cyndi Storm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clear it with your OB first to make sure it's safe, then check with the dermatologist to see if it will be effective during pregnancy.
2007-01-11 06:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not want to take any acne medication while you are pregnant....NONE!! They can cause birth defects...would you rather have acne or a child with something wrong. I suffer from very bad acne, and when i got pregnant with my last child, I bought Clinique Cream Foaming Face wash...it's like $17...I have not had to take anything since then, and have not had any problems with my face. It would be worth trying!!
2007-01-11 06:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by Denise D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your ob/gyn would be the one or at least you need to clear it with them first....my advice (i'm a mother and a nurse) is to just deal with the acne until the baby is born. i know it's not fun, but you're running the risk of harming your baby just for vanity sake.
2007-01-11 06:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ducky S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your ob/gyn should prescribe that for you mine did but I am too chicken to use it. I was prescribed the pledgets to use on my face twice a day.
2007-01-11 06:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sakora 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my ob/gyn writes all my scripts I need , he says as long as I am pregnant he is my doctor , and I should not to see someone else for stuff he can diagnose and treat. so i would ask him nicely to write the script.
2007-01-11 06:23:33 · answer #8 · answered by lisamarie7901 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not take anything unless your OB/GYN says its ok. Your babies health is more important than your skin
2007-01-11 06:10:20 · answer #9 · answered by little lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your OB, only because a dermamtologist might prescribe you something your OB doesnt want you to take. call your OB and ask what you should do.
2007-01-11 06:08:06 · answer #10 · answered by puppy love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will have to go the the dermatologist. Acne medicine is outside of his range.
2007-01-11 06:07:05 · answer #11 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋