Revenge of the teenaged ACNE! Help..
I used to have terrible acne and very greasy skin. In my teen years, I went on every single RX known to medicine, and finally--after 2 rounds on Accutane--finally got it to a manageable point (occasional pimples & white heads; still greasy but don't look like I'm sweating by 10 am every day now)
Problem is, since I got pregnant, my acne has come back with a vengeance!! Big systic zits on my neck & chin, red blotches and white heads galore...
I've been using a foaming face cleanser with 0.5% salycic acid, tea tree spot treatment, a mild toner, and facial lotion with 0.5% salycic acid (only change-up was the spot tx and toner'-I used to used a 5% salycic acid spot tx but nixed it due to the concern for the pregnancy).
Any one have similar issues? What's worked for the site and redness? Am I safe using UNDER 2% total salycic acid during pregnancy?
(We have 1 dermatologist in town and he's booked out 6 months; I plan to ask my Dr. at our 12 week appt. next month)
Thanks in advance for your beauty advice!
Let’s Glow
Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy
Glow helps you navigate your fertility journey with smart tools, personalized insights, and guidance from medical experts who understand what matters most.
25+ million
Users
4.8 stars
200k+ app ratings
20+
Medical advisors