Acne treatments while TTC

[Natalie8964]

Hi ladies

I am having a really tough time right now with acne. I suffered terribly as a teenager and only the strongest drug prescribed by the dermatologist helped, and since then I was taking the pill which kept it under control.

Since coming off the pill a year ago, falling pregnant and having a miscarriage, my acne is out of control. I have the huge cystic acne breakouts which are painful and red. I was very against taking any type of medication whilst ttc because I don't want drugs and chemicals in my system if I should fall pregnant. It's a long shot but does anyone have any advice for me? Or know if there are any safe medications I might be able to get prescribed? Before I make an appt with my GP? (I hate going there lol)

 

[Abi88]

I've used Aztec clay mask (ordered off amazon) through the pregnancy and Azalaic acid is also safe in pregnancy. It wont be as effective as something a doctor could prescribe but I find it keeps my cystic acne under control. The little acne patches that suck out the gunk are also great for shrinking a spot overnight.

 

[Natalie8964]

I've used Aztec clay mask (ordered off amazon) through the pregnancy and Azalaic acid is also safe in pregnancy. It wont be as effective as something a doctor could prescribe but I find it keeps my cystic acne under control. The little acne patches that suck out the gunk are also great for shrinking a spot overnight.

Thank you I'll look into the clay mask and azalaic acid! I know, if it gets worse I'll admit defeat and see the doctor. I'm just really reluctant to take something unnecessarily x