- Acne in pregnancy - how to reduce the effects to a minimum?
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How to avoid acne during pregnancy: proper skin care
Sometimes expectant mothers faced with the emergence or worsening of acne (acne). Increased levels of the hormone androgen may increase the sebaceous glands and their production of sebum. Excess sebum combined with necrotic skin cells, which "reset" the hair follicles, clogs pores and creates a favorable environment for the rapid growth of bacteria. All of this eventually leads to inflammation of the skin and the appearance of acne.
There are certain aspects of the treatment of severe acne
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That should be taken into account if you want to save a child's health and reduce acne to a minimum.
Be sure to maintain a healthy skin care regimen - this will help contain the spread of bacteria every day Exercise - it will help to improve blood circulation and even the flow of blood to all parts of the body, including the skin, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables - it will provide the skin the necessary vitamins.
Cleansing the skin and prevent the accumulation of fat in it is very useful during pregnancy. If your skin is prone to acne, clean your skin twice a day. After washing, wipe the face of a microfiber cloth, absorbing fats.
Infected acne skin should be washed very carefully and handle them delicate soap-free oils. Do not overdo the cleansing of the skin, as you can and at the same time remove the protective layer of fat. Your body tends to restore harmony and balance, and with excessive cleansing of the skin becomes too dry and sebaceous glands produce more sebum.
- When cleaning do not save water, to how to wash off the soap with the accumulated them with bacteria that can cause skin irritation.
- Wipe dry the skin and within five minutes after washing, apply a skin moisturizer containing no oils.
- Try not to scratch the affected portion of acne because that way you can spread bacteria all over the face and the number of spots will only increase.
If you want to use a tightening tool, you'll need some cotton swabs, to process each spot individually. Prizhgite pimple soaked in astringent lotion swab
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Then discard the swab. For the treatment of acne, you will need each new pad - so you can prevent the spread of bacteria and infection.
Daily exercise can help maintain a healthy balance of all types of skin, as they stimulate the flow of blood to the skin, causing the skin gets a healthy glow. In addition, fitness relieve stress
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Which can also cause acne.
Some medications for acne can be dangerous for pregnant women. Only some of them can be replaced by topical means, but if you are not ready to forget the flawless skin, be prepared for complications. Typically, doctors do not recommend pregnant women take some whatsoever oral acne medications.
The appearance of acne is caused by hormonal changes in the body. They will disappear immediately after birth.
Retinoic acid is harmful during pregnancy
Medicines which include retinoic acid, used to treat severe acne, it is very dangerous for the unborn child. According to the results of scientific research, retinoic acid (Roaccutane) causes birth defects in development, and in some cases can lead to miscarriage. Topical medications (ointments) containing Tretinoin (Tretinoin) is also considered to be hazardous for this reason.
If you are trying to conceive and are taking retinoic acid in one form or another, immediately discard it. Doctors have determined that this drug within 15 - 17 days after conception increases the risk of birth defects of the baby up to 40%. It also became known that retinoic acid remains in a woman's body at least two months (sometimes up to three months), so doctors are advised to combine with isotretinoin pill.
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Which can also cause birth defects in the child's development, including learning disabilities, various defects of the brain and heart, as well as facial deformity. If you are concerned about a possible lack of vitamin A in the body, it is advisable to eat plenty of red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict whether you will face the risk of acne during pregnancy. Is immune from this, no woman, and universal and effective cure for this scourge does not exist. You just have to wait. However, the risk of acne reduces a healthy lifestyle.