Acne update - dermatologist recommendations

11-11-2004, 12:24 PM

I just got back from the dermatologist regarding my acne/dry skin issues. She was soooo helpful. She recommended Cetaphil cleanser which you can buy over the counter at any pharmacy. I haven't used it yet, but she said her acne patients swear by it and it won't dry out my skin and is safe to use during pregnancy. She also gave me 2 prescriptions that are safe to use during pregnancy (Akne-mycin which is a moisturizing cream I can use in the morning under make-up, and Finacea which is a gel to use at night). I also have 2 small spots of dry, flaky skin that she said are eczema which showed up after I got pregnant and have been here for about a month. I've never had that before, but I guess that's a side-effect of being pregnant this time around. Anyway, just wanted to share with everyone else who is having acne issues in pregnancy what my dermatologist recommended. I'll post in a week or so and let you know how the Cetaphil cleanser works. She gave me samples of everything.

11-11-2004, 05:18 PM

Definitely thank you for the update. And please do let us know how the Cetaphil works. I've heard of it and seen it but never tried it.

11-11-2004, 06:03 PM

jm...sounds like you have very similiar skin to mine.....

i have been using cetaphil for years...and i love it!!!!....it doesnt get real soapy when you use it, but my face feels really clean (and not greasy or dried out) when im done!!!!!

good luck and i hope it works for you!

Cara

11-11-2004, 06:10 PM

can u get the cleanser at any store or do u need to go to an actual pharamcist

11-12-2004, 05:30 AM

Cara, do you use the gel-like one in a bottle or the bar cleanser? She gave me samples of both. Thanks for the confirmation. I'm excited to finally try something that might work! I have spent so much money trying stuff that doesn't work for my dry/acne-proned sensitive skin. This pregnancy is making my skin worse. I'm glad I finally have PPO insurance and can go to the dermatologist without a referral (I asked my regular doctor for a referral in the past and she wouldn't give me one).

Lynn, I think you can get it at any pharmacy/grocery store that sells facial cleansers. It's not a dpartment store cleanser, just an off the shelf one that you can find just about anywhere.

11-12-2004, 05:51 AM

jm...i use the bottled gel cleanser.....

...and yes...you can get it at the pharmacy, most big chain grocery stores, and

(you know where i mean)....and its not wickedly expensive either.....

let me know how it works for you

Cara

Acne update - dermatologist recommendations

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