Last update Dec. 26, 2024

Glycolic Acid

Compatible

Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.

Natural organic acid from the group of alpha-hydroxy acids or fruit acids (citric, lactic, malic and mandelic) with keratolytic and moisturizing properties on the skin. Topical use in acne, psoriasis and pigmentation disorders.

At the date of last update we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.

The small dose and low plasma absorption of most topical dermatological preparations make passage of significant amounts into breast milk unlikely.

Since glycolic acid is unlikely to be appreciably absorbed through the skin into the systemic circulation and may be excreted in breast milk, it is considered safe for use during breastfeeding. (Ly 2023, Trivedi 2017, Lee 2013, Jiang 1998)

Highly irritating. Do not apply to the breast to prevent ingestion by the infant; if necessary, apply after a feeding and clean thoroughly with water before the next feeding.

Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Glycolic Acid since it is relatively safe.

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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Molecular weight 76 daltons

References

  1. Ly S, Kamal K, Manjaly P, Barbieri JS, Mostaghimi A. Treatment of Acne Vulgaris During Pregnancy and Lactation: A Narrative Review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2023 Jan;13(1):115-130. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  2. Trivedi MK, Kroumpouzos G, Murase JE. A review of the safety of cosmetic procedures during pregnancy and lactation. Int J Womens Dermatol. 2017 Feb 27;3(1):6-10. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  3. Lee KC, Korgavkar K, Dufresne RG Jr, Higgins HW 2nd. Safety of cosmetic dermatologic procedures during pregnancy. Dermatol Surg. 2013 Abstract
  4. Perić S, Bubanj M, Bubanj S, Jančić S. Side effects assessment in glicolyc acid peelings in patients with acne type I. Bosn J Basic Med Sci. 2011 Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  5. Kornhauser A, Coelho SG, Hearing VJ. Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2010 Abstract
  6. Green BA, Yu RJ, Van Scott EJ. Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids. Clin Dermatol. 2009 Abstract
  7. Tung RC, Bergfeld WF, Vidimos AT, Remzi BK. alpha-Hydroxy acid-based cosmetic procedures. Guidelines for patient management. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2000 Abstract
  8. Jiang M, Qureshi SA. Assessment of in vitro percutaneous absorption of glycolic acid through human skin sections using a flow-through diffusion cell system. J Dermatol Sci. 1998 Dec;18(3):181-8. Abstract

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