cystic acne treatment and pregnancy

External Since: Jun 10, 2006 Posts: 1

Hi. I have been taking antibiotics to treat cystic acne for several
years and have been wondering about alternative courses of treatment
for quite some time. This issue has become an immediate priority,
however, because my husband and I would like to start a family and I
know that I will have to stop taking antibitiocs before/during
pregnancy. Is anyone aware of any successful alternative methods for
treating cystic acne (herbs, diet, etc.) that would be safe to use
during pregnancy? I would appreciate your suggestions. Thank you.

External Since: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 1

vivacv77 wrote:
> Hi. I have been taking antibiotics to treat cystic acne for several
> years and have been wondering about alternative courses of treatment
> for quite some time. This issue has become an immediate priority,
> however, because my husband and I would like to start a family and I
> know that I will have to stop taking antibitiocs before/during
> pregnancy. Is anyone aware of any successful alternative methods for
> treating cystic acne (herbs, diet, etc.) that would be safe to use
> during pregnancy? I would appreciate your suggestions. Thank you.

Sorry, I don't have any recommendations but when I was pregnant last
year, my skin never looked better! Being pregnant was the best thing
to happen to my skin, I was amazed! Now, 11 months after giving birth,
it's back to the way it was before (not so good).
Maybe it'll be good to give your body a rest from years of antibiotics
anyway. My Dr. told me years ago that being on them for any period of
time isn't good for you in the long run.
It's best for you and the baby to not be on anything while pregnant.
So, before you try anything talk to your Ob/Gny about it, not just a
skin Dr.

Good luck!