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Acne During Pregnancy
It is not uncommon for pregnant women to experience breakouts at any
time during pregnancy or later. The skin returns to its normal condition
within a month or two after the baby is born.
There are some serious dos and don'ts to keep acne flare-ups to a minimum
and still protect the baby.
- Follow a healthy regimen of cleanliness to control bacteria, exercise
daily to stimulate circulation to all parts of the body including
the skin, and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that have
been thoroughly washed.
- Cleansing your skin to keep it oil-free helps during pregnancy.
If you are likely to have breakouts during pregnancy, cleanse your
skin twice a day. When washing your face, use an oil-absorbing
microfiber cloth. We sell microfiber cloths with Tru-derma here.
- Wash the infected areas very gently with an oil-free mild soap.
Take care not to over-cleanse, you could strip away too much oil.
Your body wants to remain in balance and over-cleansing tells your pores they need more oil, thus increasing the glandular
production activity.
- Use plenty of water when you cleanse in order to rid your body of
residual soap that may collect bacteria or irritate the skin.
- Pat your skin dry and within five minutes after showering put a
layer of oil-free moisturizer on your skin.
- Take extra care not to rub near your outbreak as it will smear the
bacteria and you will experience more zits.
- If you want to use an astringent, you will need several cotton balls
to dress each pimple or blackhead. Pat the astringent moistened ball
on one blemish and then toss it away. Use a different ball for each
breakout in order to prevent spreading the bacteria and infections.
- Daily exercise will help balance all types of skin by increasing
circulation and blood flow to the skin, helping it to tone and become
healthy. Exercise also reduces stress, another component that can
cause acne.
Taking Acne Medications During Pregnancy
There are some oral medicines that can be dangerous if taken during
pregnancy. There are a few you can take or substitute with a topical
application, but if you are not aware of the differences, your may
have abnormalities. We highly recommend not taking any oral medications
during pregnancy.
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If you are experiencing new acne, it is due to the change in your body
and will go away after the baby is born.
Medications containing retinoic acid, which is used to treat severe
acne, are dangerous for the unborn child. Scientific studies
have shown Retinoic acid (Roaccutane) to cause birth defects and,
in some cases, miscarriage. Topical treatments containing
Tretinoin are also considered hazardous for the same reasons.
If you are trying to conceive and are taking retinoic acid, you need
to stop immediately. Doctors have found that taking the medicine past
15-17 days after conception gives your unborn child almost a 40 percent
chance of developing birth defects. Scientists have found that retinoic
acid remains in a woman's body for at least two months, maybe up to
three months. Doctors suggest you take birth control while on Roaccutane.
These same scientists have expressed concern that high doses of vitamin
A, used in treatment of acne, can also cause birth defects such as learning
disabilities, various brain malformations, heart defects and facial
abnormalities. If you are concerned that you do not have enough vitamin
A, it is recommended that you eat plenty of red, orange and yellow fruits
and vegetables.
Based on our own research, we helped build a solution that
takes into account many of the dangers acne medications promote
during pregnancy, resulting in a safe, non-oral topical treatment
that is safe during pregnancy. Feel free to read more
on Tru-derma
by clicking here.
Unfortunately there is no way of predicting if you will have acne
during pregnancy. There is no cure; it is a wait and watch
process. Healthy habits will assist in mitigating breakouts.
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