AnnE-girl Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 What do I do to deal with this fun combination? I don't wear much makeup besides a BB cream and occasionally moisturizer with sunscreen, but all of the sudden I'm looking old and tired. I bought a night cream that left my skin a bit more dewy this morning, but I'm worried it will worsen my fairly minor acne. I haven't been using any acne treatment since getting pregnant last year, but I probably should start using something again. I use a tea tree oil face wash. Does apple cider vinegar as toner actually help? Cutting back on dairy and sugar? Tell me what to try! Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 #mylife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Get an RX for Retin-A cream. Works for wrinkles AND acne! ETA: don't use while pregnant though Edited October 18, 2016 by mmasc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Retinoids, prescription strength. (Nighttime, every other night to buffer it a bit in the beginning) Sunscreen always during the day while using retinoids. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 are you sure it's acne & not rosacea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Are retinoids safe if I were to get pregnant again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Are retinoids safe if I were to get pregnant again?There's no research last I checked (5 yrs ago). My sister chose to stop while nursing and pregnant. I only stopped while pregnant. My 5 year old can't read yet, so there's that 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Are retinoids safe if I were to get pregnant again? I'm not a doctor, but my advice (from my doctor) was to just discontinue use while pregnant. (Just to be safe) According to the RX insert, 'No studies have been conducted in humans to establish the safety...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 are you sure it's acne & not rosacea? Good question. I've always assumed it was acne. It's never really gone away, although it got better during a Whole 30 I didn't finish. It's never been awful so I couldn't really justify going to the dermatologist for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Are retinoids safe if I were to get pregnant again?My dermatologist says no to retinoids while pregnant and nursing. I think the best thing you could do is go to a good dermatologist. It's a good idea to get a skin check (for skin cancer) anyway, and for skin advice, better a professional in person than people on a message board (no matter how super powerful and knowledgeable the message board). Edited October 18, 2016 by bibiche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 My dermatologist says no to retinoids while pregnant and nursing. I think the best thing you could do is go to a good dermatologist. It's a good idea to get a skin check (for skin cancer) anyway, and for skin advice, better a professional in person than people on a message board (no matter how super powerful and knowledgeable the message board). You mean the Hive doesn't have all the answers?!? I know I should go for a skin check, too. I keep putting it off, which I know isn't a very smart thing to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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