The problem of acne is one which can and should be treated. However, there are times that this is not advised such as breakouts during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time that treatment needs to be carefully examined prior to its beginning. Women who are pregnant need and must seek correct and valid information before considering treatment for this skin problem. Pregnancy is a fragile time in women's life. Extra care needs to be taken so as not to harm the growing child in the womb.

During pregnancy there are some drugs that should not be taken because of their potential harm to the baby. For those that may get pregnant, they should remember to avoid the following.

Hormonal therapy is very harmful for both the mother and child, and it may cause very serious problems. It includes spirolactone, estrogen, and flutamide, and is considered to have very damaging results.

Isotretinoin has the potential to put a pregnant woman's life in jeopardy. This has negative effects as well, especially for pregnant women or those that are breastfeeding. This could cause severe health hazards on both mother and the baby inside her womb. It is advised that a woman on the process of taking this must be monitored by an expert. Those who are trying to get pregnant must avoid the use of this for it may trigger negative effects not only for you, but most especially to your child.

Oral tetracyclines which could be of doxycycline, tetracycline and minocycline, must not be an option at all for it would not do you any good. As tested and proven, pregnant women or those that are breastfeeding must not use this for their potential side effects may threaten your life and your child's. The topmost effect is permanent discoloration of teeth or bone disorders.

Finally, stay away from tazarotene, adapalene, tretinoin, and other topical retinoids. Like the medicines discussed above, they can be hazardous to your health and that of your baby. Even if you aren't pregnant, it is a good idea to avoid these drugs.

For those of you who would like to treat their acne but are pregnant, why must you risk your life and the life of your child just to have a prettier face? There is due time for treating your acne and during your pregnancy is not the safest times. It remains true: "For everything there is a season and every purpose under heaven."