Welcome to “Managing Acne Safely: Treatment Options for Breastfeeding Women”. This guide is designed to provide you with the latest information and safe, effective strategies for managing acne while breastfeeding. We understand the unique challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers who are also dealing with acne. In this guide, we will explore a variety of treatment options, both topical and systemic.
Isotretinoin is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.While there hasn’t been direct research on its effects on breastfeeding infants due to ethical constraints [Ref], the chemical properties of isotretinoin suggest that it can cross into breast milk and potentially harm the infant.
There have been reports of breast reactions in patients taking isotretinoin, such as an increase in breast size in men (gynecomastia) [Ref] and spontaneous flow of milk from the breast in a man or non-breastfeeding woman (galactorrhea). These reactions suggest that isotretinoin may indeed cross into breast milk.
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