Which medication used to treat acne has a pregnancy category C rating by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

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Tretinoin has a pregnancy category C rating, meaning that it may cause harm to a developing fetus and should only be used if the benefits outweigh the potential risks to the fetus. Benzoyl peroxide is category C when used orally but category C when used topically in acne treatments. Minocycline is category D, meaning that it has been shown to be harmful to a developing fetus when taken during pregnancy. Salicylic acid has a pregnancy category of C when used orally and a category D when used topically.

Which Medication Used to Treat Acne Has a Pregnancy Category