Acne and pregnancy are not normally the two words you would think of bringing together, especially when you are pregnant. If you are one of the many lucky ones who actually has the clear skin ‘glow of pregnancy’, then enjoy it, as there are many others where this may not be the case!
However, those who already suffer from pre-existing acne may find their skin actually becomes worse. Pregnancy is usually a time of great hormone upheaval. Your levels of estrogen and progesterone are rising, and your skin becomes so sensitive to all these rampant hormonal changes.
There are some who have experienced acne for the first time by being pregnant. You miss out during your teen years, and then get it when you are expecting. Don’t figure!
Acne and pregnancy are more common than most women realize, and tends to get worse during the first trimester when the levels of hormones are at their highest. Many who do experience acne for the first time while pregnant will find that there is no way they can prevent it from developing, but by the time you’ve had your baby, most of your skin flare-ups will have disappeared and your skin will return to its prior natural pre-pregnancy state.
The top 3 best topical treatments that may possibly be recommended to you by your doctor or health practioner when you are pregnant or breastfeeding are those that won’t do you or your baby any harm.
Here are the top 3 that may be recommended to you:-
1. Erythromycin: - this is mainly an antibiotic treatment
2. Benzamycin Gel:- This combines erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide and has been considered safe and effective for use during pregnancy.
3. Azelaic acid:-A natural chemical produced by a yeast. Mainly found in prescription products of Azelex and Finevin. This drug is classified by the FDA as a category B drug, and should only be used when necessary or when prescribed by your doctor.
When pregnant, the best that you can do for both yourself and your baby is to avoid all oral medicines. On saying that, oral erythromycin, (if you’re not allergic to it), may be safely taken if your acne is really bad and monitored by your doctor.
However, those who already suffer from pre-existing acne may find their skin actually becomes worse. Pregnancy is usually a time of great hormone upheaval. Your levels of estrogen and progesterone are rising, and your skin becomes so sensitive to all these rampant hormonal changes.
There are some who have experienced acne for the first time by being pregnant. You miss out during your teen years, and then get it when you are expecting. Don’t figure!
Acne and pregnancy are more common than most women realize, and tends to get worse during the first trimester when the levels of hormones are at their highest. Many who do experience acne for the first time while pregnant will find that there is no way they can prevent it from developing, but by the time you’ve had your baby, most of your skin flare-ups will have disappeared and your skin will return to its prior natural pre-pregnancy state.
The top 3 best topical treatments that may possibly be recommended to you by your doctor or health practioner when you are pregnant or breastfeeding are those that won’t do you or your baby any harm.
Here are the top 3 that may be recommended to you:-
1. Erythromycin: - this is mainly an antibiotic treatment
2. Benzamycin Gel:- This combines erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide and has been considered safe and effective for use during pregnancy.
3. Azelaic acid:-A natural chemical produced by a yeast. Mainly found in prescription products of Azelex and Finevin. This drug is classified by the FDA as a category B drug, and should only be used when necessary or when prescribed by your doctor.
When pregnant, the best that you can do for both yourself and your baby is to avoid all oral medicines. On saying that, oral erythromycin, (if you’re not allergic to it), may be safely taken if your acne is really bad and monitored by your doctor.
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