I'm 27 and dealing with vitiligo, and I'm currently using Clovate cream for treatment. I just found out I'm 3 weeks pregnant, and I'm worried if I can keep using the cream? Is it safe for my baby? What's your advice?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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No clovate cream is not advised in pregnancy, Flutivate cream is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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