what acne medication is safe during pregnancy
Generally, skin treatments containing erythromycin (Erygel) and clindamycin (Cleocin T, Clindagel, others) are considered safe. The safety of using benzoyl peroxide to treat pregnancy acne hasn't been established. This treatment should only be used if clearly needed. Acne medication known to cause birth defects â including oral isotretinoin (Amnesteem, Claravis) and topical retinoids â must be avoided during pregnancy.