Is there a “safe pregnancy” oral antibiotics for acne?
February 23rd, 2009Question: Is there a “safe pregnancy” oral antibiotics for acne? The only thing that has gotten rid of my acne (the curse of that for more than ten years) is minocycline, however, I am planning to become pregnant soon. I do not want to risk any harm to the baby, but I do not want my acne to return. I had a severe case – constant eruptions of large, painful nodules over the face, back and chest – in countless numbers. Greatest answer: Answer
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I understand completely. I had the exact same problem with my pregnancies, but there really is nothing (in pill form) that is safe longterm for baby. Worrying about it makes it worse I think, as well as the rage of pregnancy hormones.
I recommend you call your dermatologist and ask about a topical cream treatment called “Benzo-Clin” (it is a combo of Benzoyl peroxide and Clindamycin, an antibiotic). It appears to be very safe to a fetus, see the link below for more detailed info.
When I was pregnant I just lived with it throughout the duration of the 9 months. However I did get a 10 day supply of an antibiotic just prior to my baby shower (7 mos gestation). My Ob/gyn felt it was safe for baby later in the pregnancy, and it cleared me up so my face was nice for the photo albumn pics. I did not know about topical treatments back then, but my acne is still very severe as an adult, and I have been using Benzo-Clin successfully for a year, and no longer need to take Minocycline as long as I use the cream each night. I have acne vulgaris, and scar if I do not apply it; it is awesome.
Hope this is helpful.