A Quick Guide To
Acne Treatment During Pregnancy
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.
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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