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Tue May 10, 2011 12:33 pm  |
| Can you use salicylic acid such as Neutrogena Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 hydrating treatment when pregnant? I have two drs and 1 said yes and the other said he really didnt know. |
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Tue May 10, 2011 12:46 pm |
| You can but you should try to avoid it if possible. When aspirin (i.e. acetylsalicylic acid, a derivative of salicylic acid) is taken during pregnancy, you can risk drying out the amniotic sac and a number of other problems. So salicylic acid has the potential to do the same thing. However, when you apply it topically, a minimal amount will be absorbed so it may not be that significant to the fetus. Regardless, you should try to stray from any chemicals if possible. |
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Tue May 10, 2011 4:49 pm |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| You can but you should try to avoid it if possible. When aspirin (i.e. acetylsalicylic acid, a derivative of salicylic acid) is taken during pregnancy, you can risk drying out the amniotic sac and a number of other problems. |
Where did you get that information? I haven't heard that before. Usually aspirin is to be avoided in pregnancy early on as it may cause miscarriage.
Fulloflove2, I would ask your OB/GYN before using/taking anything if pregnant. |
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Tue May 10, 2011 6:42 pm |
Salicylic acid
This mild acid is used to treat certain skin disorders, including acne, and you can find it in a number of skin products, such as cleansers and toners. It can penetrate facial oils to get deep into pores and clean out dead skin cells. Salicylic acid is in the aspirin family, so it can also help reduce inflammation or redness. BHA, or beta hydroxy acid, is a form of salicylic acid and is used in some topical exfoliants to reverse signs of aging.
But salicylic acid is another no-no for pregnant women. High doses of the acid in its oral form have been shown in studies to cause birth defects and various pregnancy complications.
Again, doctors are being cautious by recommending that pregnant women avoid the topical use of salicylic acid. Small amounts applied to the skin — such as a salicylic acid-containing toner used once or twice a day — are considered safe, says Johnson.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_1490031.bc |
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Tue May 10, 2011 7:39 pm |
| rileygirl wrote: |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| You can but you should try to avoid it if possible. When aspirin (i.e. acetylsalicylic acid, a derivative of salicylic acid) is taken during pregnancy, you can risk drying out the amniotic sac and a number of other problems. |
Where did you get that information? I haven't heard that before. Usually aspirin is to be avoided in pregnancy early on as it may cause miscarriage.
Fulloflove2, I would ask your OB/GYN before using/taking anything if pregnant. |
Sorry, not the amniotic sac... I meant the placenta  |
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Mon May 23, 2011 9:52 pm |
| Salicylic should always be avoided during pregnancy. It may cause some birth defects and complicate pregnancy. A high fruit and vegetable ratio in a woman's diet should be maintained throughout pregnancy to not only help keep acne more clear, but also for the baby's proper growth and development. |
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katinthemill
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Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:05 am |
i am of the belief that most things applied topically are perfectly safe!
i was doing training as a breast feeding councellor, and there is an expert in the transfer of medications into breast milk, called der thomas hale, (he has a HUGE fat book for the medical profession to refer to and an industry forum for questions which i can access) and there are 11 different ways that medictions etc can transfer into the breastmilk (thru blood plasma etc).
even with a patient needing to topically apply chemotherapy cream for skin cancer, it posed no risk at all, as the penetration of topical elements is virtually immeasurable... taking something orally is VERY different..
applying asprin to your face,for example, would do nothing...it would get nowhere near the baby...for it enter the palcenta, it hads to get into your blood stream, and that is not going to happen by applying it topically, whereas taking asprin orally would have a very different effect!
the reason WHY doctors say you virtually can take or do nil with medications is purely because it has not been tested on pregnant women and fetuses, as obviously that is not ethical, so it is safer to just say no to everything to avoid any recourse legally from a reaction...therefore pregnant/nursing mothers often miss out on very beneficial ,safe medications, because the drug company wants to cover its hind for even an elastoplast!
dr thomas hale is there to advise medical professionals when their patient needs something, yet it is contraindicated...he can tell them what the half life is of a drug, the amount that would absorb/transfer etc, so doctors can weigh up the risk of taking a drug vs not taking a drug...
i will use facial peel products when i am pregnant/nursing because i truly believe that it will have no effect whatsoever applied topically...i avoid any medication, even when not pregnant, as a rule, unless absolutely necessary,but i know enough from research to know that it poses no risk to my baby in my opinion.... |
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Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:26 am |
| SecretB5StopsAcne wrote: |
| .... A high fruit and vegetable ratio in a woman's diet should be maintained throughout pregnancy to not only help keep acne more clear.... |
If only that actually worked to keep skin clear. |
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katinthemill
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Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:40 pm |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
| SecretB5StopsAcne wrote: |
| .... A high fruit and vegetable ratio in a woman's diet should be maintained throughout pregnancy to not only help keep acne more clear.... |
If only that actually worked to keep skin clear. |
and only if i could have kept any fruit and vegetables down when i was pregnant!!!
as soon as the morning sickness started, my normal, wholefood vegan diet went LITERALLY out the window...it only had to touch my lips, and it was all systems ago!!!
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