Roy Pitkin, M.D., is a professor of obstetrics and
gynecology and is the former chair of the ob/gyn
department at the University of California, Los
Angeles School of Medicine. He is a frequent advisor
to national health agencies on women's health issues and has
received numerous international honors for this work.
Q:I have been using lotion for a skin condition during my pregnancy. It contains Vitamin A. Will this harm my baby?
A: Although high doses of vitamin A can cause fetal malformations, the amount you would absorb through the skin is very low and well within safe levels. Therefore, you need not be concerned that the use of skin lotions and creams of this type will increase the risk of harm to your baby.
Roy Pitkin, M.D., is a professor of obstetrics and
gynecology and is the former chair of the ob/gyn
department at the University of California, Los
Angeles School of Medicine. He is a frequent advisor
to national health agencies on women's health issues and has
received numerous international honors for this work.
