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Re: Benzoyl Peroxide

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:19:12 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 7 Aug 2002, Jessica wrote: >
>Is it safe to use topical benzoyl peroxide products on my face while
>pregnant? I've been using Clearasil for the last few weeks because I'm
>breaking out as if I were a high-schooler. I'm currently 7 weeks
>pregnant. Thanks in advance for your help.

I know of no studies showing it to be harmful. OTOH, we can never say anything is safe. So my general rule is: If it ain't life threatening, don't treat it in the first trimester.

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