This sheet is about using topical tretinoin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is tretinoin? Topical tretinoin is a medication that is applied to the skin to treat acne, prevent wrinkles, and help with other skin problems. Some brand names for tretinoin include Altreno®, Atralin®, Avita®, Retin-A®, Refissa®, Renova® and Tretin-X®. Tretinoin belongs to a group of medications …
The Baby Blog: Cosmetic Treatments
OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox®)
This sheet is about exposure to onabotulinumtoxinA in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is onabotulinumtoxinA? OnabotulinumtoxinA (formerly called botulinum toxin type A) has been used to treat migraine headaches, excessive sweating, muscle spasms or stiffness, eye muscle conditions (such as crossed eyes, eyelid twitching), and urinary leakage. It is also used cosmetically to reduce …
Topical Acne Treatments
This sheet is about exposure to topical acne treatment in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are topical acne treatments? Topical acne treatments are medications that are put directly on the skin in the form of a lotion, gel, cream, or ointment. There are many different topical acne treatments with different generic and brand names. Topical acne treatments can be over-the-counter or …
Isotretinoin (Accutane®)
This sheet is about exposure to isotretinoin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is isotretinoin? Isotretinoin is a prescription medication taken by mouth to treat severe cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments. Isotretinoin is a form of Vitamin A. It has been sold under brand names such as Accutane®, Absorica®, Amnesteem®, Claravis®, Epuris®, Clarus®, Myorisan®, …
Self-tanners, Tanning Pills, Tanning Booths
This sheet is about exposure to self-tanners, tanning pills and tanning booths in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are self-tanners? Self-tanners are lotions, gels, and sprays that are applied to the skin to darken it, making the skin look “tan” without sun exposure. The active ingredient in self-tanners that makes your skin darker is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). (Not to be confused …
