Pregnancy Acne
Acne can pick
on pregnant women. The condition is largely blamed
on hormonal fluctuations similar to the situation
that can occur during the puberty. Hormonal
imbalance causes pores to produce more oil and easily
result in a surge of pimples.
It is good to note
that acne skin treatment professionals are taking
particular care of pregnant women encountering acne. Normally
however, acne associated with pregnancy is rather
a “passing” case and may need no serious
treatment intervention.
In the course of the pregnancy, acne condition
can strike from mild to worst especially during the
first trimester of pregnancy.
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The skin condition is likely to improve during
the latter part of pregnancy when the estrogen levels shall
have increased.
The real problem would occur to women who have
had previous problems with acne or are more prone to breakouts
just before their periods.
The primary goal is to alleviate discomfort
commonly associated with the nasty skin disorder such as
the pain of inflammation and in some cases, severe itchiness. There
have been worse conditions where acne can break out in
other parts of the body, particularly the chest and back
area.
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An acne control
care skin regimen is recommended starting with washing
the face two to three times a day with an oil-free
mild cleanser.
Many natural skin care and organic
skin care products avoid both oil and irritating
soaps in their products as do some popular cosmetic
brands.
It is advised not to over cleanse the skin
to avoid stripping skin of the essential oils. Scrubbing
can agitate the pores to produce even more oil. Rinsing
the face thoroughly with lukewarm water can get rid
of soap residue that may be left. An oil-free
moisturizer is fine to use. |
There are some acne skin care treatment and acne
alternative treatments that may be unsafe for use during pregnancy,
to include: Tetracycline - an oral antibiotic that has been
linked to poor bone growth and discolored teeth in babies,
Salicyclic Acid, Tretinon, Isotrentinoin.
Dermatologists and even qualified gynecologists
should be ready to dispense good advice regarding the use
of these acne removal treatment medications in relation to
pregnant women.
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