Acne during early pregnancy - causes and treatment

The beauty of a pregnant woman has always fascinated artists who portrayed them in paintings. Representatives of the fair sex looked from the canvas with shining eyes, and the faces were distinguished by their freshness and purity. In real life, many women face during pregnancy with a problem such as acne. This is due to hormonal changes in the body.

The older generation could determine the sex of a child by the number of rashes. If there are not enough acne, then it was believed that a boy would be born. When there are many of them, then a girl. People were sure that the latter take away the beauty of a woman. At the moment, the statement can be classified as myths, but there is still some truth, and it lies in the fact that acne does not adorn the face of the future mother.

Why do acne appear?

The appearance of tubercles on the skin notifies that a new life has arisen. A woman negatively views this change in her appearance, which affects her mood. In most cases, the rash is localized in the chest, back, chin, abdomen and forehead. After them, scars are not uncommon.

Important! A large number of cosmetic products and special patches will not help to solve the problem, because they remove the problem only externally and after a while will again have an effect.

There are a number of reasons why a problem arises:

• changes in the hormonal background;
• stressful situations;
• hereditary factor;
• dehydration of the body.

Doctors believe that the elimination of the problem should be dealt with after the birth of the child. At this point in the body of the mother hormonal changes cease to occur. The appearance of acne depends on progesterone, the hormone on which the work of the sebaceous glands is based. During pregnancy, it is produced in large quantities. For this reason, it is recommended not to waste time and money on the purchase of various means, and to do it after childbirth.

The causes of tubercles are stressful situations. A pregnant woman can survive for any reason. Irritation and nervousness adversely affect the condition of the skin. Acne is another reason for a bad mood, and this does not solve the problem.

Girls have a rash before or during menstruation. This is affected by a change in the hormonal background. A pregnant girl has a peak of rashes at the beginning of pregnancy. Their number decreases with the onset of the second trimester.

An important factor is the hereditary factor. When the mother of a pregnant woman or her relatives suffered from such manifestations, the likelihood of a similar situation increases. The active development of progesterone affects the dehydration of the body, so the future mother should consume more fluid. For a day on average, a woman should drink at least 2 liters of water.

Modern cosmetic products

At the moment, there is a sufficient number of products for skin care. A future mother should be wary of them. In many creams and lotions that relieve rashes, there are components that can harm the fetus. Consultation with a dermatologist and gynecologist is necessary before buying a new product.

It is forbidden to use a drug that contains retinoids and salicylic acid. They have increased the level of peroxides, antibiotics, benzene group substances and steroids. It is allowed to use cosmetic preparations with glycolic acid.

Important! Pregnant girls are prohibited from eliminating rashes with laser, phytotherapeutic procedures, with the help of deep peeling and mechanical cleaning.

Mostly acne occurs after birth and does not require medical procedures. It is worth noting that the hormonal background during breastfeeding has not yet fully recovered, and new rashes may occur.

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Where can a rash be localized?

Not every girl listens to the advice of specialists and begins to be treated independently. The result is inflammation of the skin, which adversely affects the health of the mother and child.

The location of the rashes is different and indicates the disease of one or another organ:

Location	Causes of the appearance of rashes
Forehead and chin	Intensive work of the sebaceous glands; diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; Non-compliance with personal hygiene rules
Back	Increased sweating; liver disease; synthetic clothing
Breast	Hemorrhoidal background disorders; improper power supply; pore pollution; uncomfortable clothing
Abdomen	Allergic reaction; increased sweating; hormonal failure; untimely food

Each situation is considered individually. Only a doctor can choose the right medicines. For this reason, one does not need to get involved in self-medication.

Treatment procedures

Acne does not affect the development of the fetus, but it gives a lot of trouble to the future mother. To keep the skin clean, you need to follow the skin care rules:

• requires skin care procedures for the body and face, both in the morning and in the evening, not forgetting about moisturizing;
• it is necessary to carry out face cleaning, with a fat type of skin the procedure is repeated throughout the day by rubbing;
• you need to replace the scrub, which is a carrier of the rash during pregnancy, on masks made of clay;
• application of ointments is possible only after consulting a specialist;
• is prohibited from squeezing out pimples, as this will provoke inflammation.

Important! Cosmetics for skin care should not contain harmful ingredients and perfume additives. It is allowed to use tonal creams of popular brands. Cosmetics with a high level of quality are not contraindicated in an "interesting situation".

Face cleaning

A pregnant woman is forced to restrict herself. She has to change the wardrobe, diet and methods of skin cleansing. Changing the hormonal background leads to the fact that the skin always requires moisturizing, the complexion worsens, and the elasticity is lost.

At this time, skin cleansing should be given special attention. The procedure can be performed by cosmetologists and independently. Professionals offer several options for cleansing, but not all of them are suitable for a pregnant girl, since it can negatively affect a child.

Specialists recommend:

• ultrasound;
• vacuum cleaning;
• disinfestation.

Ultrasonic procedure is a safe method of skin cleaning for a woman and a fetus. The wave indices do not rise above those used on ultrasound. This method will not cause pain. The following results are noticeable:

• removes external impurities;
• the size of the sebaceous glands is reduced by opening their ducts;
• metabolism in the cells is improved, and blood circulation is stimulated;
• eliminates dead cells, so the skin looks healthy.

Before starting the procedure, the beautician cleanses the skin with cosmetic products. Then it is applied to the gel for ultrasonic cleaning of the face to improve the transmission of vibrations. After a specialist scraber from the metal smoothly holds on the face. The procedure lasts no longer than 30 minutes. At the final stage, the treated areas are moistened with cream.

Vacuum cleaning will not do any harm. For this, a special device with a sucker is used. Due to such cleaning, the pores are narrowed, the dirt removed, and the skin is cleared of acne. The method is painless and most suitable for a future mother, but compared to others it is not very effective.

Disinfestation causes disputes between cosmetologists. From the point of view of the first this procedure negatively affects during pregnancy due to aggressive influence, and the second is sure that it is absolutely safe. Dezinkrustatsiya is a cleaning of the skin from contamination with a current.

Self-cleaning face

Peeling is the simplest and most affordable method of skin cleansing. This sways not only the face, but also the body. The procedure can be carried out every week, on the remaining days the cleanness of the skin will be provided with cleansing lotion. There are five stages of cleaning:

1. The makeup is removed. The face is washed with neutral soap. For example, childish.
2. The skin is applied exfoliating scrub. Soft movements handle problem areas - the forehead, the wings of the nose. Scrub is washed off with warm water.
3. After the face is steamed with a sponge, which is moistened in warm water. You can keep your face above the container with hot water, covered with a sheet.
4. The mask is then applied. Girls with oily skin will approach a mask based on clay, with a dry - cream or moisturizing gel.
5. After a quarter of an hour, the mask needs to be washed off and a softening cream applied that is suitable for the skin type.

Doctors have compiled a list of medical products that can be used by a pregnant girl:

1. Zinerit relieves acne on early pregnancy.
2. Skinorene is used to remove acne from the abdomen, but if burning occurs, discontinue use of the drug.
3. Regecin contains zinc, which helps to eliminate rashes with different localization.
4. Erythromycin is used as an ointment only after consulting a physician.
5. Azelaic acid will help remove acne, but only on the advice of a doctor.

Important! Drugs are the second option in the treatment of acne during pregnancy. Preparations that are applied to the skin penetrate the blood. For this reason, they should be used with extreme caution.

In the early period of pregnancy, you can make masks based on natural ingredients. With the help of apricot, honey, butter, sour cream, and raspberries, you can get rid of the boring rash.

In order not to risk, you can use popular recipes. Components of natural origin eliminate acne and return the skin clean. You can get rid of the rash in the forehead area with clay or oat flakes. The tool will not do harm.

Masks made of white, blue and black clay have an antiseptic effect and dry out the rashes. To do this, it is sufficient to mix the powder with warm water. To increase the effectiveness add a tincture of chamomile, nettle or juice from aloe.

Honey acts as a natural antiseptic, in which there are many nutrients. For a mask it is necessary to mix honey and lemon juice in equal quantities. The mixture is applied for 20 minutes. It is not recommended to use this mask often.

Tea tree oil is especially popular. It ranks first among the means to combat rashes. The agent is used in a diluted form. Useful lotion, which you can cook, mixing a glass of calendula infusion, a spoonful of lemon juice with 9 drops of oil. The agent is used 2 times a day.

Potato masks are not less useful and safe in the period of bearing a child. For cooking, you need a small potato, which is cooked until ready. Next, they prepare mashed potatoes and apply to the face. Supplement may be herbal extracts.

Freshness and cleanliness will be provided if you wash yourself with water with chamomile, which has an anti-inflammatory effect. Ice cubes are useful for wiping your face. Frozen can be carried out from the infusions of herbs. The list includes chamomile, calendula, nettle, but it can be replenished with other useful herbs.

Preventive measures

When a girl suffers from the appearance of acne during the period of menstruation, this is an indication of the appearance of a similar problem in pregnancy. Before the moment of conception, you need to monitor your health:

1. Nutrition and sleep should be correct. During the rest period, the cells are renewed, which affects the beauty of the skin. Before pregnancy you need to train yourself to sleep at least 8 hours a day. Diet should be reviewed and excluded harmful products.
2. The rash on the skin occurs due to constipation. The chair will be regular if eat properly.
3. Skin requires constant care. There is a lot of hypoallergenic cosmetic products, which can be selected by a cosmetologist.

Important! Oily and salty foods are excluded from the menu. The diet is replenished with products of natural origin. The food should pass at the same time. Before drinking food, it is recommended to drink water.

Specialist help is required if the rashes do not go away for a long time, the amount of acne increases, acne arose in the abdomen, the location of the phenomena is different. If you have one of these signs, you need to see a doctor.

The appearance of an unpleasant rash is not only an aesthetic problem. Treatment can and should not be done. Acne will pass after childbirth, but when the inflammation does not pass, a doctor's consultation is mandatory. It is not recommended to solve the problem independently, as these actions can harm the health of the baby and the mother.

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