Benzoyl Peroxide during pregnancy?

Question

I've read a lot of conflicting things about it and I'm so confused. I just went to the store earlier and bought acnefree face wash which has only 2.5% benzoyl peroxide but now I'm unsure about using it. I just need a solution for this acne! I've never broken out like this and I'm only 9 weeks lol. But anyways have you ever or do you use products with benzoyl peroxide? Did your doctor approve?

Answer

I think it's Class C which means risk cannot be ruled out.  I would talk to your doctor. It might come down to personal choice. I stopped using it. I bought Belli which is pregnancy safe. I didn't think the face wash did anything, but I like the spot treatment. Also, not sure how far along you are, but I only broke out for like a week or so and now my skin is clearer than when I wasn't pregnant.

Answer

I stopped using it as soon as I knew I was pregnant because I was told it's not good. But, after three months f terrible acne and nothing working I went to my dermatologist and she said I could use benzoyle peroxide treatments, so I checked with my OB too and she agreed that topically it really isn't enough to make a difference to the fetus so I started using it again and it cleared me right up! I still use it on the occasional pimple.
A face wash isn't on the skin long enough to to do anything to really effect your baby, but it also isn't on your skin long enough to do much for your acne. So I would recommend a cream or treatment that has 2.5% or less. But it is a personal choice, talk to your doc and do what you feel is right. There are other, prescription grade treatments that are safe to use during pregnancy (finacea worked well for me) but they can be expensive.

Benzoyl Peroxide during pregnancy?

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