Acne-how to Treat Acne During Pregnancy

January 13th, 2010 by Carrie

Acne-how to Treat Acne During Pregnancy

Acne is mainly caused because of hormonal changes in the body. The hormones increase production of sebum and this sebum fills the glands to form acne. During pregnancy the hormonal activity is at it’s highest. But a pregnant woman might not use many acne medications. Let us find out now.

Acne and Tretinoin-

Tretinoin is one of the most common retinoids that are used to treat acne. Tretinoin clears the upper layer of the skin by peeling it off. Tretinoin gives very good results in acne treatment and in improvement of skin. But being a Vitamin A derivative, it can't be used during pregnancy. All other retinoids also can't be used.

Acne and isotretinoin-

Isotretinoin can treat the severe forms of acne. Isotretinoin which is a derivative of Vitamin A is taken orally to treat acne. But isotretinoin is strictly prohibited during pregnancy. Not only that, you must become pregnant only after few months of your stopping use of Isotretinon. So Isotretinoin is a strictly no during pregnancy.

Antibiotics-

Many antibiotics are not granted to be used during pregnancy. You must speak to your physician before using any antibiotic in any form during your pregnancy. Please click here to read more about Acne & Pregnancy.

Acne during pregnancy-what to use?

The choices are many to treat acne during pregnancy. Benzoyl peroxide, AHAs, Salicylic acid and few other products might be granted by your physician to treat acne. You must use any topical or oral medication even if it is OTC, only after consulting your doctor. Somehow, the acne clears off magically immediately after pregnancy. Is not that good news?

This article is only for informative purposes. This article is not intended to be a medical advise and it is not a alternative for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician for your medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in this article only after consulting your doctor. The author is not liable for any outcome or ruin resulting from information obtained from this article.

The author C.D.Mohatta writes on skin problems, skin treatments and skin care. You can visit the authors online skin care guide for more information about how to have good skin. Also try out some free fun games suggested by the author.

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