I am 6 weeks pregnant, and typically use facial cleansers with hydrogen peroxide or salicylic acid in them for acne. I just read that the salicylic acid should not be used. Has anyone heard that these are safe during pregnancy?
2007-03-26 00:47:05 · 4 answers · asked by Gator 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
There have been no scientific studies to suggest that topical salicyclic acid are harmful to a fetus.
Oral salicyclic acid is advised to stay away from
As with any concerns during pregnancy, it is best to ask your doctor
2007-03-26 00:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by hollilynn 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My doctor had advised me to avoid using salicyclic acid as this enters the blood stream and can harm the baby. Even a normal thing like Vicks was a no no.......avoid it, after all its your darling baby...........
2007-03-26 08:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by kavi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I stayed away from it just to be safe. Proactiv uses benzoyl peroxide so I used that. Good Luck!
2007-03-26 07:54:21 · answer #3 · answered by GAjen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope, i am pregnant and i have used them also. but i have not heard anything about that. thanks, i ll have to ask my doctor because i have been using them also.
I 'll get back to you. I may call the pharmacist today. That is a good question.
2007-03-26 07:54:11 · answer #4 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋