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by Melanie Rud Chadwick  |  COMMENT

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Retinoids
Retinoids ICYM, retinoids, a class of vitamin-A derivatives, are one of the biggest skin care superstars out there, with the ability to do everything from fade spots to smooth wrinkles to, you guessed it, treat acne. Because they do have so many other benefits—and most dermatologists will recommend one as part of any good skincare routine anyway—there's really no need to stop using one. The one major exception is if you're pregnant. Any kind of retinoid, whether it's a prescription or OTC option, is a no-no for mommas-to-be. "Topical retinoids should be stopped as soon as you start planning to become pregnant," advises Erin Gilbert, MD, a dermatologist in Brooklyn, NY. "If your pregnancy comes as a surprise, stop using it right away," she adds. In either case, stop using it cold turkey, not gradually.

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