I have severe acne that was pretty under control with a daily 3 step system (Clinique’s acne system, containing salicylic acid and benzol peroxide). After finding out I was pregnant, I stopped using it because I read that it wasn’t safe on an online baby website.
Soon after stopping the treatment, my entire face became covered with acne- every inch of it, worse than I’d ever seen on anyone in my life. At my first prenatal appointment, the nurse felt bad for me but said there really wasn’t anything I could do but use a plain cleanser and maybe some baking soda for a scrub.
Yesterday I had another appointment and I asked my OB if there was anything I could do about my acne. He suggested things like the 3 step system I had been using, and told me that so long as I was using it externally, I would be safe.
I’m so confused now! I do not want to take any risks, but at this rate, my complexion is going to be scarred for life. I don’t even want to show my face in public! I swear, nobody will ever see a picture of me from this pregnancy…or my wedding (getting married in a month). What on earth is a girl to do with all this conflicting advice?
Someone asked why I’m giving the internet so much ‘clout’…I’m not giving the internet any credit, just stating that as the reason I stopped using my acne treatment in the first place.
What the issue is, is that my OB’s nurse told me to absolutely stay away from anything with salycilic acid (one of many acne fighting ingredients she advised me to avoid), then my doctor turns around and says it’s okay to use it.
My OB has been wrong before about a few things (leading me to seek treatment for a condition elsewhere) which is the main reason I would have any doubt in what he says.
I was wondering if anyone has used Clearasil vanishing acne treatment cream and if so has it worked???? thanks!
My face is naturally kind of reddish and doesnt match the skin on the rest of my body. it’s not rosacea, i just have a pink face. Also, i am getting the reccomended 8 hours of sleep, a lot of times i get more than that, but i still have darkish circles around my eyes. And I use BenzaClin topical acne treatment but i still get breakouts, and the dry air makes my skin dry out. I’ve looked in a lot of places for ways to fix these things and they all say to pile on the acne cream, thick lotion, and concealer, but i really dont like using a lot of makeup or products. Are there any better ways to improve these problems without a bunch of product??
Its really dry and a little red.
The stuff i used help take away my acne, i think its called clean and clear maximum acne treatment.
Something like that..
but anyways how can i get rid of the redness and dryness?
Where to find the best Adult Acne Treatment online? Please help
I use topical Benzoyl Peroxide and Erythromycin for acne treatment. I’ve been using it for a little while now, but I am unsure how to apply the product.
Should I apply the medication at the same time?
How much should I apply?
Should I apply big globs on specific pimples or just apply all over the face?
What kind of application will clear my acne the most quickly?
Thanks so much. 
Also: is it okay if the medications mix or should I wait until one dries to put on the next?
Help…I have never had pimples in my life and now I have these little red bumbs on my face. Others have called them roscea. They don’t react to Pro-Active or the run of the mill acne treatment because it drys my adult skin out!
This is my first pregnancy and i started to get acne almost right away, im 22 weeks pregnant now and it just keeps getting worse, i wash my face twice a day, i exfoliate and i use a acne treatment moisturizer. Does anyone know of anything that will help and that is safe to use while pregnant
which product works better the clearasil vanishing acne treatment cream or stridex day and night the gel and lotion that comes together?
on my no there are like "baby zits" they are just little bumps all over. so can i put the stuff all over my nose? if it matter the cream i’m talking about is mary kay acne treatment gel.
