Is Tretinoin Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding? | Dermatologist Answers

In this audience skincare Q&A, dermatologist Dr. Dray answers your questions about topical retinoids during pregnancy and breastfeeding, compounded tretinoin, AmLactin around the eyes, lactic acid vs. ammonium lactate, and how to prevent and treat ingrown hairs. Can topical retinoids be used while breastfeeding? Why might switching tretinoin formulations trigger irritation and retinization? Is AmLactin safe for delicate skin around the eyes? Dr. Dray discusses these questions and explains practical skincare considerations to help you make informed decisions about your routine. She also explains the difference between ammonium lactate and free lactic acid, including how formulation and acidity can affect exfoliation and skin irritation. Finally, she shares advice for managing deep ingrown hairs after epilating and reducing the risk of future ingrown hairs. In this video: Topical retinoids during pregnancy and breastfeeding Compounded tretinoin vs. prescription tretinoin Why skin may go through retinization after switching products AmLactin and ammonium lactate around the eyes Lactic acid vs. ammonium lactate for dry, rough skin How to manage deep ingrown hairs after epilating Hair removal techniques to help prevent ingrown hairs Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Are topical retinoids safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding? 3:50 Compounded tretinoin vs. prescription tretinoin: Why did retinization happen after switching? 5:12 Is AmLactin safe to use around the eyes? 5:48