0:00 Intro
0:40 Recommended ingredients for treating acne during pregnancy
1:10 Changes in skin and hair during pregnancy
2:54 FDA's classification system for pregnancy safety
4:55 Retinoids - do NOT use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
7:30 Salicylic acid - considered okay to use. Keep to under 2% concentration
9:38 Benzoyl peroxide - considered safe by most but we recommend skipping it
10:53 Glycolic acid - considered okay to use. Keep to under 10% concentration.
11:40 Azelaic acid - considered okay to use.
12:47 List of non-prescription ingredients deemed safe to use during pregnancy
13:09 Prescription products
13:27 Antibiotics, clindamycin, tetracyclines, sulfones
14:40 Hormonal agents, spironolactone, birth control pills / oral contraceptives
15:33 Laser and light therapies
15:57 Thank you
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Hi! Welcome to Maelove.
Today we address a topic that many of you have inquired about - which is how to treat acne during pregnancy and what you can and can’t use.
In terms of what you can use, these are the four non-prescription, topically applied ingredients that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend:
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Azelaic acid
Benzoyl peroxide
There are some caveats here, with topical salicylic acid considered pregnancy safe up to 2% concentration, and some dermatologists and OB/Gyns lean more cautious about benzoyl peroxide and recommend against using benzoyl peroxide during pregnancy.
At Maelove, we recommend 3 ingredients for treating acne during pregnancy:
Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid.
If you’re new here, My name is Jackie and I’m the CEO and Chief Product Obsessor at Maelove.
*To state the obvious: This video should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.
This content is provided as part of our commitment to bringing science-based information to the public, and it is intended to offer general scientific background on the topic. However, health is complex, and individual cases can vary significantly. We strongly encourage you to consult with a healthcare provider who can diagnose and prescribe treatments specifically tailored to your needs.
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