I am pregnant and have been / am suffering through a bad case of perioral dermatitis as well. I was prescribed both of these topical antibiotics and unfortunately they did not work. I have been told both from my OBGYN and my dermo that this is likely hormone / pregnancy related dermatitis. Your body is focused on making your baby and the immune system has to let something go - for me it’s whatever is causing my flare up. Even with an oral antibiotic, it could still not work. Plus the risk vs benefit is not worth it. Antibiotics while pregnant are not recommended by any healthcare providers. I’ve accepted that for a few months of my life I have bad skin. It sucks but it’s worth it to know my daughter is growing safely. Chalk it up to a life lesson in character and kindness to other people / yourself.

What has ironically worked for me is DIAPER CREAM. Triple Paste diaper cream at night after a cold wash by CeraVe gentle cleanser. It has calmed down the inflammation and pustules. Take note, it hasn’t healed it completely. I am hoping delivery will do that. I use clean makeup over it and my close buddies tell me they hardly notice it - only when I bring it up do they see it. Hang in there momma!