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Is Atrac-Tain Advisable For Skin Dryness On Legs During Pregnancy?
Hi, I currently use a cream for dry skin, Atrac-Tain, only on my legs and waist. I am pregnant now, is it safe to continue to use? The ingredients are: AMMONIUM LACTATE AQUA CETEARETH-25 CETEARETH-6 ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE GLYCERYL STEARATE ISOPROPYL PALMITATE LACTIC ACID MYRISTIC ACID PALMITIC ACID PEG -100 STEARATE SORBITOL STEARIC ACID STEARYL ALCOHOL UREA Thanks,
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Hi,
It can be used safely during pregnancy. No adverse events were observed in the reproductive studies in the experimental animals hence it is considered to be safe if used on the skin during pregnancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It can be used safely during pregnancy. No adverse events were observed in the reproductive studies in the experimental animals hence it is considered to be safe if used on the skin during pregnancy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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