How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Acne
During pregnancy, a woman may develop acne due to hormonal changes in her body. In fact, hormonal activity during pregnancy is usually at peak levels. Because of the pregnancy, getting rid of the acne may become challenging. Here are a few safe ways to get rid of acne while you are pregnant. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Acne
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Safeguard your baby first. Before trying any type of treatment for acne during pregnancy always check with your physician first. Your medicine of choice may include an ingredient that you are not familiar with that may cause harm to your baby.
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Rub it on. Use a good topical skin solution that contains benzoyl peroxide: This is one of the most prescribed treatments for acne during pregnancy; it promotes skin peeling and treats the skin like an antibacterial.
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Pop a pill. While pregnant ingesting any type of medicine needs monitoring by your physician. One particular medicine that your doctor will likely prescribe to treat acne is the antibiotic erythromycin. When erythromycin taken orally, works to treat the infection causing the break out in the first place.
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Go natural. A pregnant woman may choose to use an alternative care treatment to combat acne. You may try natural treatments such as extracts of chamomile, green tea, or aloe vera or just a few. Remember to consult your physician first even when using an herbal supplement.
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Wait it out. Acne problems that develop due to pregnancy will usually clear up as the pregnancy progresses. You may also find that because of an increased amount of estrogen level, by your second or third trimester your skin will look better than it has in a long time.
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Wait it out. Acne problems that develop due to pregnancy will usually clear up as the pregnancy progresses. You may also find that because of an increased amount of estrogen level, by your second or third trimester your skin will look better than it has in a long time.
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Tips & Warnings
Never take or use any treatment for acne while pregnant before checking with your physician.
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Comments
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I was told u to use toothpaste for 20min before bed then wash it off then in the morning use cress bar soap and repeat the 2 every day I haven't tryed it but I have maternity pictures comeing up with my hubby and I don't want to look like a pizza face :/....
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MaternityBride
Oct 06, 2008
Good advice here. It's always good to try natural remedies first during pregnancy (after a visit to the doctor!). I find drinking aloe vera every day and using gentle tea tree products keeps things under control! -
MaternityBride
Oct 06, 2008
Good advice here. It's always good to try natural remedies first during pregnancy (after a visit to the doctor!). I find drinking aloe vera every day and using gentle tea tree products keeps things under control!
