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.

The prescription medication Isotretinoin could put a pregnant woman's life at risk as it has the potential to create a severe health hazard to both the mother and the baby in her womb. Women who breastfeed are also at a higher health risk of negative side effects. Any woman who is pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive should speak with their physician about the effects of Isotretinoin and, if they choose to proceed with this treatment, should be closely monitored so any side effects can be detected quickly.

Tetracyclines taken by mouth such as doxycycline, tetracycline and minocycline are not a good option for you. Testing has shown that pregnant women or women who breast-feed their children must also not take these medications as the side effects may threaten their health and the health of the children. The main side effect is discoloration of the teeth and assorted 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."