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Acne Care During Pregnancy: 3 Preventive Steps To Restrict Breakout |
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The chances of acne
breaking out is very high in the first three months of pregnancy
because the hormonal changes that place during this time are quite
substantial, especially progesterone. Progesterone enhances the
secretions of the skin. The oil glands get very active, which makes
it easier for the bacteria to flourish and cause acne breakouts.
However, the acne problem during pregnancy is temporary in
nature and as soon as the hormonal level comes down to normal, they
tend to vanish without a trace. So, you need not worry.
If your skin is prone to acne or you
have had serious acne outbreaks earlier and you plan to get pregnant,
you may consult a doctor regarding your acne problem before your
actually get pregnant. This would ensure that you are well prepared
with useful medical advice before it is time for an acne outbreak.
This preparation is
important because unlike the normal acne outbreak, the outbreak
during pregnancy cannot be treated with strong medicines. This is
because strong antibiotics may harm the baby, which is the last thing
you want. The treatments, therefore, has to be far milder. And if you
are prepared, you could take certain preventive steps to ensure that
the acne outbreak does not get too serious.
A) The first and the
foremost, start drinking as much water as you can because it keeps
the skin hydrated and helps skin cells flush out waste more
efficiently. Moreover, during pregnancy skin is more likely to dry
than in normal condition. So, drinking lots of water helps.
B) Add more fruits and
vegetable to your daily diet. Eating raw vegetables is especially
useful. Drinking water and eating fruits and vegetable would not only
help you prevent acne outbreak but would also improve your over all
health.
C) Take special care of
hygiene. Wash your face with plain, running water as often as you
can, and use mild cleanser as a face wash a couple of times in the
day. Do not use too much of cleanser because that may have a drying
effect on your skin. If your skin is oily, use clay masks. They are
very useful in absorbing excessive oil.
Taking good care of yourself would
ensure that acne troubles you the least in those special days.
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