How To Deal With Acne When You’re Pregnant
Presenting a quick guide to acne treatment during pregnancy. This is one of the little known annoyances of being pregnant and is often overlooked when we talk about acne sufferers. Nevertheless any woman who is in the prime of her life and about to give birth can really do without acne as well as having to worry about her pregnancy!
Pregnancy acne is caused simply by an increase in hormones at this exciting stage of life. One of the many “old wives tales” concerning pregnancy acne is that it’s a sign that the baby is a girl and that it’s healthy! If that makes the acne seem a little less irritating then I encourage you to believe this rumour but I can’t of course come up with any evidence!
However, there are some safe acne treatments you can use during pregnancy. One well known and relatively safe acne treatment for pregnant women is topical benzoyl peroxide lotion or gel. The Acne No More product is also a great read and contains advice to get rid of your acne no matter if you’re pregnant or not. Your best bet is to find out which benzoyl peroxide treatments your family physician approves for you during pregnancy.
For some women, pregnancy related acne will go away after birth. In short, don’t worry about it, it’s totally natural and just one of the extra bugbears of having to give birth to the little terrors!
Please note: always consult with your physician before taking any medical advice