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But, what causes adult acne during pregnancy? Acne during pregnancy is the result of hormonal changes. Hormones during the first three months of pregnancy increase a lot. The particular hormone progesterone increases the secretions of the substance sebum in your skin glands which can lead to adult acne. Adult acne drugs which are usually used should not be given to pregnant women or those who are expecting to get pregnant. These potent drugs can cause damage to the fetus. Many of the drugs used for treating adult acne have the potential to harm the unborn baby. Some of them are: 1) 2) Oral Isotretinoin such as roaccutane and accutane are harmful as they can cause severe abnormalities. 3) Topical retinoids such as tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene and alike are harmful during pregnancy. Such drugs get absorbed in the bloodstream and can cause damage to the unborn baby. 4) Hormonal therapy using the hormone (female) estrogen or the anti-androgens, spironolactone should not be used during pregnancy as they are harmful. Retinoids which are Vitamin A derivatives, whether synthetic or natural should also be avoided during pregnancy.
It is always better to use natural products to treat adult acne during
pregnancy. Tea tree oil, peppermint facial wash can be used. Bentonite
clay or the seaweed clay are also safe also some of the safe options
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