https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:24:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-552716 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:08:36 +0000 sweetooth 552716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, my skin is progressively getting worse as I get into more fertility treatments and various drugs. I wish there was a magic cure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-552704 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:05:47 +0000 Mrs.VW 552704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm relieved to hear about the Finacea! That's one of the products I use. We are going to see an RE in May and I have a feeling the other two Rx's from my dermatologist are probably going to be out. :( My skin was terrible during TTC. After 14 unsuccessful months I didn't to go to the dermatologist. I just couldn't get it under control on my own! I also love my clarisonic - it's been amazing for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-551324 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:17:30 +0000 tororojo 551324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used my normal acne meds up until I got pregnant, then I had to stop. There are a couple of prescription ones you can take during pregnancy if you get a dermatologist to prescribe them (one is azelaic acid; can't think of the other one my doc suggested). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-551308 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:04:20 +0000 fussygal 551308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama I love my Clarisonic! It's the only thing keeping me partially sane at the moment about my skin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-551279 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:33:37 +0000 Vegmama 551279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't drink any dairy (I'm vegetarian, practically vegan), and I've still had skin issues after getting off BC. I just bought the Clarisonic Mia 2 a few weeks ago, and my skin feels so much better. I'm just finishing out the break-out period (since it cleans so well, your skin sort of freaks at first), but other than the few issues, it's feeling way better. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-551097 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:09:06 +0000 Muggle Born 551097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My aesthetician, who recently gave birth, said glycolic acid is fine during pregnancy - it can be found in OTC products. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-551067 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:42:05 +0000 ashleyt 551067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor prescribed Finacea - its a pregnancy class B drug and worked great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-551046 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:27:41 +0000 mrs. bird 551046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't have any answers for you, but i'm right there with ya! it sucks! hope someone has some great suggestions =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/controlling-acne-while-ttc#post-550979 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:31:49 +0000 fussygal 550979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since going of BC my skin has been, um, not so clear. I originally went on BC to control my mild acne before meeting DH. Even when I was on it my skin wasn't 100% perfect, but it was better, especially my back (sorry for the TMI!). </p> <p>Now that we're TTC I'm trying to be really careful about what I use on my skin and can't use some of my old products, including my beloved Retin-A. What did you do/use to control you skin while TTC?</p> <p>I'm thinking about cutting out dairy to see what that does. I don't consume much (I drink almond milk), but I do have greek yogurt every morning. Has anyone else tried this with good results? </p>