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Acne during pregnancy is almost inevitable for a lot of women, especially those who already have acne-prone skin or who break out before periods. Acne will usually occur in the first trimester.
Acne occurs in pregnant women mostly because of the increased level of androgen hormones. When these hormone levels rise, the oil production increases which leads to oily skin. (This acne can occur on other body areas as well). Once the estrogen levels increase as the pregnancy progresses, the acne will likely cease.
It is important to remember that because acne during pregnancy is caused by hormones this acne may be more difficult to treat. A pregnant woman needs to be patient in this case. The acne will most likely clear on its own. As with all types of acne picking or washing aggressively will only make the condition worse.
If the acne becomes an issue there are other methods:
Taking vitamin A is recommended for a healthy body and healthy skin however too much may cause birth defects. Retin A and Accutane (which are derivatives of vitamin A) will not be prescribed since most doctors will do a pregnancy test in all women who are candidates for Accutane.
It is very important that if you choose over the counter acne products to first consult your doctor. Benzoyl peroxide products are mostly safe for pregnant women however acne products containing salicylic acid may not be.
The best solution for acne during pregnancy is to cleanse the face twice daily with an oil-free cleanser and using an oil free moisturizer.
Drinking lots of water and eating fruits and vegetables is always beneficial to the skin and body especially so during pregnancy.
How To Deal With Acne While Pregnant
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