Safe Acne Treatments During Pregnancy

- Finacea: Finacea (made of azeleic acid, which is derived from wheat) is a pregnancy category B medication. Pregnancy category B means that no studies in animals or humans have shown a risk to a developing fetus.
- Isolaz laser: The Isolaz laser is an in-office treatment that is safe during pregnancy. The Isolaz acne treatment uses a broad-spectrum light to kill the p. acnes bacteria that causes acne and uses a gentle vacuum to clean out acne-causing debris from the pores.
- Medical extractions: Medical extractions, when performed by a licensed aesthetician, are safe during pregnancy. An aesthetician will steam your skin and gentle clean out the clogged pores, blackheads, and whiteheads that have developed.
- Red & Blue LED light: LED light is anti-inflammatory and helped to reduce the redness from acne lesions.
- Clarisonic brush: The Clarisonic cleansing brush can be used at home to keep the pores clean. Apply a bit of gentle cleanser to the brush and use it to clean the skin on your face once daily.