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Is It Safe To Take Retinoids During Pregnancy?

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015

Question: Does topical acretine oinment (retinoin) affect pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Should Not be used.

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Retinoids as such are contraindicated during pregnancy. Oral retinoids is a strong NO.
Topically applied retinoids also get absorbed through the skin. Although the amount absorbed is very small still we don't prefer to use it in pregnancy.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (10 hours later)

Thank you. If im planning to get pregnant what is the period that i should stop usingit before getting pregnant ?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No gap required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Topical retinoids can be stopped as soon as you come to know about the pregnancy.
There is no specific period for which you need to keep abstinence while using topical retinoids.
I hope it helps.
Take Care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar