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Charly
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Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
My skin is really bad and my doctor wasn't even sure what it was. He said to refer to the bottle/website. The website says consult your doctor. ARGH
Thanks!
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
I wouldn't. I was on over the counter acne medicine and it said right on it to stop if PG or BF.
I would ask your Dr. before continuing.
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:09 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
I would ask another doctor. I think I remember hearing that it is not okay.
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:38 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Link to a question about it on Baby Center
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:39 PM |
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Charly
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Thanks Melissa. Accutane is a Rx pill (I took it years ago and it worked miracles) and proactive is a 3 step system (cleanser, toner and lotion) so I'm not sure they have the same effects.
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:42 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Posted by Charly
Thanks Melissa. Accutane is a Rx pill (I took it years ago and it worked miracles) and proactive is a 3 step system (cleanser, toner and lotion) so I'm not sure they have the same effects.
I wouldn't even take a chance.
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:42 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Posted by Charly
Thanks Melissa. Accutane is a Rx pill (I took it years ago and it worked miracles) and proactive is a 3 step system (cleanser, toner and lotion) so I'm not sure they have the same effects.
I thought I heard that retonol-a was in proactive though? i thought that is what made it work?
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:45 PM |
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Charly
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Thanks ladies!! I really have no idea and will pass.
Any suggestions for a safe way to deal with this acne???
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:53 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
How far into the pregnancy are you? I know that my face got really good during the pregnancy. I usually just get a few breakouts during my time of the month but I didn't have any during the pregnancy. Maybe the pregnancy will help?
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| Posted 4/23/06 2:58 PM |
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Charly
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
I had beautiful skin until I got pregnant. I'm 9 weeks. - it's my face and chest. 
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
ProActive is NOT the same as Accutane.
My OB gave me the ok for ProActive (Benzoyl
Peroxide is the main ingredient for their products) and I know a number of other girls online that used it and had no problems with their children.
I discontinued using ProActive b/c I found it was making my skin worse.
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| Posted 4/23/06 3:12 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Funny I was just asking my coworker about this and she said her sister used it throughout her PG and was fine. I am preparing incase of that PG acne I hear so much about.
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| Posted 4/23/06 4:00 PM |
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Sweets13
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Isnt pro-active a face cleanser and face toner???? I cant see why you wouldnt be able to use that while your pregnant.....
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| Posted 4/23/06 4:23 PM |
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Posted by rosaria
Isnt pro-active a face cleanser and face toner???? I cant see why you wouldnt be able to use that while your pregnant.....
Because some facial products, lotions, etc. contain ingredients like Retinol which after continued use can be absorbed into the bloodstream and potentially cause birth defects, etc..
ProActive uses Benzoyl Peroxide, but a relatively low concentration.
ETA: some OBs will recommend that you don't use it b/c we don't exactly know the effects on the human fetus.
Message edited 4/23/2006 4:46:50 PM.
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| Posted 4/23/06 4:43 PM |
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kat813
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
My OB gave me the ok to use benzoyl peroxide and salcydic acid during pregancy. I waited until the 2nd tri and use very little...spot treatments here and there on a daily basis.
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Proactiv is benzyol peroxide, ok to use during the pg. I have been using mine every day since my 2nd trimester began.
I don't use all the steps though, it dries my face out too much. I only use the last step and my face is clear as a button.
TO each is own though...
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| Posted 4/23/06 6:31 PM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: Is it ok to use proactive while pregnant?
Posted by Chatham-Chick
I discontinued using ProActive b/c I found it was making my skin worse.
i used to use it also and had to stop because it made me worse. You develop a tolerance for it after a while.
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