Pregnancy Acne
Acne during pregnancy is caused by
an increase in hormones. While you might be desperate to stop these
outbreaks, it is important that you consult a
professional before you use a chemical treatment for your acne,
even if you have previously prescribed medicine from a
dermatologist.
Certain drugs, such as Retin A, can have harmful
side effects on pregnant women, even if they can solve your acne
problems.
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However, there are some safe acne treatments you
can use during pregnancy. The key to finding the right product for you is to be
patient and careful when you are perusing your options at the local drug
store.
One known and relatively safe acne treatment for
pregnant women is topical benzoyl peroxide lotion or gel. You can purchase this
without a doctor's prescription.
Benzoyl peroxide will kill the bacteria that
causes acne, unclog pores, and heal pimples. It is also completely safe to use,
provided you use it in small portions at a time; however, you should double check
the product you selected
to see if it contains any other chemicals that might be harmful to your
baby.
Your best bet is to find out which benzoyl
peroxide treatments your family physician approves for you during pregnancy. She
will let you know what treatment is safest and best for you.
If you can't find anything that is completely
safe, you may be better of waiting it out. Afterall, your baby should be your first
consideration, and your complexion a distant second.
After you have the baby, you will want to reassess
your acne situation. For some women, pregnancy-related acne will go away after
birth. For others, it will last years if not treated. If you are one of these
women, you should consult a dermatologist for the best solution.
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