What causes acne or skin breakout during pregnancy? What are the different types of acne breakout during this period? How to treat acne during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, women experience several physical changes, which are usually bothersome. And acne break out is one such common change, especially for women who are naturally susceptible to acne. In fact, alterations in hormones as well as the intensity of different hormones in the body during pregnancy cause production of more oils, which, in turn, results in more acne break outs. Some medical experts are of the view that the augmented production of oils by the body is also responsible for the ‘radiance’ witnessed among many women during pregnancy. Precisely speaking, during pregnancy women not only experience acne break out on their face, but also on other parts of their body.
In other words, an elevated level of progesterone hormones secreted during pregnancy results in increased oil production by the body and this causes acne break outs. In addition, the level of hydration of the body undergoes alterations and this does not help in the dilution of the hormones secreted by the body during this period. Actually, most of the hormonal changes occur during the first three months of pregnancy and hence, the risks of acne breakouts are more during this time. However, with the advancement in pregnancy, the intensity of estrogen enhances significantly and during this phase, instead of the ovaries, progesterone is produced by the placenta improving the condition of acne. It has been noticed that after a women has gone through childbirth, the condition of her skin reverts to the normal provided her estrogen level is high. However, any decline in the level of estrogen in her body results in further acne breakouts.
The most common types of acne that appear during pregnancy may include pustules, cystic, blackheads and body. Many pregnant women are often under the misconception that since they are suffering from acne breakouts, their baby may also develop acne after birth. This apprehension is completely baseless as there is no relation whatsoever between acne breakouts during pregnancy and the infant having acne after birth. Again, there are many women who confer with dermatologists during the early days of pregnancy believing that adopting preventive measures against acne would protect them from developing acne during the later stage of pregnancy. This is another misconception, since acne breakout during pregnancy cannot be prevented. While some women experience acne breakouts during the first three months of their pregnancy and then are relieved of it, others may develop acne during pregnancy and even after childbirth. Hence, there is no way one can prevent acne breakouts during pregnancy.
While the best and most successful way to cope with acne breakouts during pregnancy is to keep the skin clean, there are numerous medications, such as Accutane, Tetracycline and Retin-A, available with any online pharmacy or women’s online pharmacy that may be used to treat acne during pregnancy. While Accutane (isotretinoin) is an oral prescription drug, there are some risks associated with using this medication during pregnancy. A number of studies have shown that this medication may enhance the risks of miscarriage and infant death. Thus, it is advisable to check with your physician before using Accutane and it is likely that he would recommend you to start using the medication only after childbirth. On the other hand, Tetracycline is an oral antibiotic generally recommended for treating respiratory infections and acne. The side effects of this medication may include slowing down the bone growth and staining of teeth in the fetus. Retina-A (tretinoin) is a prescription skin lotion meant for external application to treat acne. A small portion of the medication is known to pass on to breast milk and hence, nursing mothers ought to consult their physician before using this drug to treat acne.
All said and done, the best way to deal with acne during pregnancy is to clean your skin, wash it meticulously with tepid water to get rid of any soap residue that may have been left behind. It is advisable to use a facial cleanser that is free of oil and avoid using soaps that enclose oils or other irksome substances. Although tempting, keeping your hands off the acne will help them to heal faster. Picking the acne may not only result in the spread of bacteria, but also create scars on your face. In addition, stress management during pregnancy is a very important aspect for maintaining an overall good health as well as controlling acne breakouts. Exercising as well as a balanced diet too is important in controlling acne breakouts during pregnancy.
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