Acne and Pregnancy

Now that you have passed adolescence, you may have thought that you had escaped those nasty pimples from your teenage years. Knowing that you were unhappy with having pimples and you would have done anything you could to have crystal clear skin. You now know that having smooth, clear skin can build up your self confidence, no doubt about it. But who would have thought that you would start experiencing acne again as soon as you became pregnant. Yes, pregnancy and acne is one of the common problems during the first trimester of child bearing for most women.

Definitely, back in your teenage years, you didn't enjoy having such a nasty experience with acne and for sure now, being pregnant, you won't be pleased to have it back again. If you are not pregnant, it would be easy for you to make use of any medication in order to get rid of these problems but this is not the same when you are pregnant and acne strikes.

Just getting a medication for your acne while you are pregnant is not a reasonable solution because of the toxicity of the prescription drug. It is better for you to consult your doctor about it in order to make sure that you and your baby will be safe and healthy.

If you are wondering why you are experiencing pregnancy and acne now at the same time, it is because your estrogen level is increasing. Not all women will experience pregnancy and acne together at the same time but it is common. The most common acne during pregnancy is not only on the face but also on the chest and back. While you're pregnant, estrogen hormone levels increase which cause oily skin. When you have oily skin it makes your skin more susceptible to acne and pimple breakouts.

Here are the things that you can do for acne prevention:

1. Wash your face thoroughly but you must not use just any soap. A lot of people don't realize it but most soaps are not good for sensitive skin being too harsh. Find for yourself a good soap that is specifically designed for acne.
2. Rinse your face well with lukewarm water in order to get rid of any soap residue.
3. Dry your face with the use of clean towel by padding your skin and not rubbing.
4. One important point to good skin that a lot of people overlook is hydration. You need to drink plenty of good water to keep your skin hydrated.
5. Do not pick your pimples to avoid acne scars.
6. You should think about using an acne treatment system that addresses not only the external skin but the internal elements that can cause worse acne.

If you experience pregnancy and acne, it is advisable to avoid some medications such as Tetracycline, Salicyclic Acid, Tretinoin and Isotrentinoin.

Remember that Accutane can cause birth defects, miscarriage, and infant death.

Shortly after you give birth your skin will begin to clear up because the hormones are going back to their normal levels. If you have scars left of your skin and you would like to make them go away you should consider a treatment like laser resurfacing. There are over the counter acne creams you can use to eliminate blemishes like scars that are a result of your pregnancy and acne. A professional chemical peel can be use as treatment for severe acne scarring.

It is important to always keep in mind if you plan to breastfeed your baby that any prescription medication that you take will go into the milk so make sure that know what the drug's side effects are and if it is safe for your baby.