Acne Treatment pregnancy:treatments and medications

Acne Treatment pregnancy?

During pregnancy, acne can both clear and get worse. Pregnancy can bring on or worsen acne due to the higher levels of the hormones called androgens.

These hormones cause the sebaceous glands in your skin to get bigger and produce more sebum (oily substance).In early pregnancy, acne often gets a bit worse but as pregnancy progresses, acne can often improve, possibly because of increased levels of estrogen.

Because the fetus can be effected by many different factors, treatments for acne during pregnancy are limited.

There are many medications as well as over the counter remedies that can be dangerous to the fetus. Mild acne may only need topical applications of acne cream or spot treatments. While severe acne may require an oral acne medication prescribed by a dermatologist.

There are some available drugs for treating acne that are considered relatively safe for pregnant women. One is benzoyl peroxide. The associated risks for pregnant women with regards to this particular drug are undetermined but some experts are saying that the risk of fetal malformations is likely to be low.

You will be able to use topical acne cream during pregnancy that will clean and refresh your skin. These creams can be used during pregnancy yo help unclog your pores but ingredients have to be safe to use: i recommend you always read the package warnings.

The following medications must be avoided in pregnancy or if pregnancy is being contemplated:

* Tetracycline

* Oral isotretinoin

* Topical retinoids (tretinoin, isotretinoin and adapalene)

* Salicylic acid preparations

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