Pregnancy - Acne Treatment During Pregnancy By Adam During pregnancy, can both clear and get worse. In early pregnancy, often gets a bit worse but as pregnancy progresses, can often improve, possibly because of increased levels of oestrogen.
Some of the medications that are to be avoided during pregnancy are: Vitamin A derivatives, Tetracyclin Antibiotics, Hormones and Salicylic acid preparations. in pregnancy is very common, whether you have previously had or not. It is most common in the first three months while the levels of hormones are increasing. Progesterone is more androgenic (male hormone-like) than oestrogen and causes the secretions of your skin glands to increase, which can lead to more
Pregnancy sometimes brings on or makes it worse. Higher levels of hormones called androgens can prompt the sebaceous glands in your skin to get bigger and boost production of an oily substance called sebum.
This extra sebum, combined with the shed skin cells that line your hair follicles, blocks your pores, creating an environment in which bacteria can rapidly multiply. All this eventually leads to the inflammation and skin eruptions of acne.
Always talk with your health care provider before taking any type of medication for your pimples. Some medications that you will definitely want to stay away from include:
* Tetracycline (an oral antibiotic that has been linked to poor bone growth and discolored teeth in babies) * Salicyclic Acid (a common ingredient in over-the-counter treatments) * Tretinon (sold under the brand name Retin-A) * Isotrentinoin (sold under the brand name Accutane) * Pat your skin dry and within five minutes after showering put a layer of oil-free moisturizer on your skin. *Take extra care not to rub near your outbreak as it will smear the bacteria and you will experience more zits. Pregnancy Skin Care Tips
Fortunately there are steps you can take to keep your skin in tiptop shape even with during pregnancy. While you may not avoid during pregnancy, you can do your best to maintain a healthy pregnancy glow. Here are some tips for maintaining your best appearance during pregnancy.
1. Always get plenty
of sleep. Getting enough sleep will allow you to look refreshed and will help keep your skin healthy and less wrinkle prone. 2. Use sunscreen religiously. Even if you don't suffer from melasma, your skin is more sensitive during pregnancy. You should always use a moisturizer or sun block with an SPF 15 or higher.
Is there any way I can prevent during pregnancy?
No. You can’t predict it and you can’t prevent it. In most cases, the skin clears up after the first trimester, or after giving birth. In the meantime, there are things you can do to take care of your skin safely.
Tips to reduce during pregnancy:
There are some quick tips to reducing during pregnancy and still protecting the health of the baby:
* Clean you skin to keep it oil free during pregnancy. * Use an oil absorbent microfiber cloth while washing your face to absorb the oil from your face while gently cleaning. * Keep your hands away from the and rub gently while washing to keep the potential for spreading of bacteria to other parts of your body. * Daily exercise would increase the blood circulation flow thus helping the skin to tone and become healthy.
