Acne treatment in pregnancy
Common Questions and Answers about Acne treatment in pregnancy
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Wash with Witch hazel water.
I use this one twice a day. It's not specifically for acne, but it does it's job in preventing it. If you want to use something stronger, I would definitely ask your OB first. If you call and ask they can give you advice.
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I struggle with acne as well. But I have 100% STOPPED using face wash, I'm only using hot water with a wash cloth. Surprisingly my skin has never been better! All those chemicals will only irritated your skin NO MATTER what, even if they work at first eventually they will end up bringing acne back. So my suggestion is HOT WATER ONLY.
Engage in a diet that is low in sugar and fat but is rich in vitamins. This prevents acne by preventing the buildup of excess oil on the skin. Also refrain from touching or squeezing your shoulder acne. Also try to keep your hair free of dandruff by using good antidandruff shampoos. You can also apply benzoyl peroxide creams or clindamycin cream on the acne.
If the symptoms persist, then oral antibiotics may be needed and cystic acne need to be ruled out .Please consult a dermatologist then.
Treating acne during pregnancy can be a little tricky. It is considered best to avoid chemical treatment at this stage. There are a couple of home remedies that you could follow.
1. Drink lots of water, keep you'd body hydrated and cool
2. Drink fresh tender coconut water if available
3. Apply lemon juice on your acne. It has been tried and tested.
All the best on your pregnancy !
Using acne products is sort of like dying your hair during pregnancy
Theyre not sure of how much of the chemicals is absorbed and if they harm the baby etc. Different drs have different takes on if theyre okay to use or not. The best advice i can give you is to tell your dr your using it, and use it after your out of the first trimester because thats when the anatomy is forming.
I use stridex pads occasionally because i get acne a lot ): it *****.
Yep I has 1% salicylic acid.
This is my 4th pregnancy. I have never had this much acne and for some reason it's only on my chin :-( any ideas fir treatment????
tab Avindo 500(azithromycin Tablets IP- daily 2 for 6 days) + Isotroin 20mg (Isotretinoin, daily for 15 days) + hh fudic cream
First derma. Prescribed dosage worked out in 20 days, but again acne started coming in 7-8 months. Again I consult with second, he prescribed me mentioned above, But I read from Internet that Isotretinoin has many side effects including hair fall, so I neglect that dosage of Isotretinoin by afraid , only azithromycin took for 6 days.
Try a natural cleanser.. I had acne pre pregnancy and used exfoliater and a cleanser to remove all my makeup but when I found out I was pregnant my skin got a bit worse after getting in some what clear.. I stopped using the exfoliater and gently washed my face.. don't over clean your skin just stick to natural ingredients. . I use a brand called salida.. I'm in the UK if you I'm sure there's other products similar..
Its completely normal in pregnancy.
A complete evaluation of your acne problem is necessary. Other options may be available for acne treatment. The severity and extent of your acne has to be considered here. There are certain factors to consider when using accutane. This includes pregnancy , use of other medications and psychiatric side effects
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The key phrase in your story is, "I cannot, for the life of me, leave my face alone." Unless you can find a way to leave your face alone, no treatment will help. Period. Therefore, I do not recommend that you take out your IUD or treat your hormones. I do suggest that you consult a psychiatrist skilled in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive behavior, of which picking the skin is one example. There are medications that can help you.
I have been using cetaphill gentel face wash in the morning and biore pore unclogging scrub at Night. I also use cetaphill oil control acne moisture. But thats my own lil regimen and it seems to be working. But not everything is for everyone and don't worry its apart of the pregnancy so it will pass. By the way baby may be a girl (old tales) but when I told a few ppl my preggo problems they would always say its cause ur having a girl and boy was they right lol.
Personally If it was me I wouldn't do anything as drastic as a dnc yet, it CAN cause abnormalities but it doesn't mean in your case it has, id wait n see and if it has taken any effect on the growth of the baby make your decision from there, but it's your choice and depends what you can handle emotionally
Significance
Red bumps on your cheeks may signal acne, sometimes referred to as pimples or zits, and can result in scarring if left untreated. Acne also forms on the neck, chest, shoulders or back -- the areas of your body with the most oil glands. Acne bumps often heal slowly and new bumps typically appear as the older ones vanish, according to MayoClinic.com.
I found two articles in the medical literature about electrothermolysis, just uncontrolled pilot studies, but neither referred to acne treatment--one was about treating facial seborrhea, the other was about hair removal. So basically, I don't know.
There are other acne treatments you might want to consider, such as laser treatments to minimize oil glands, They are safe and have shown modest effectiveness, though it's not always long lasting.
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