Acne during pregnancy

face acne

Pregnant women they can have acne, the hormonal change that their body presents during those years can be the cause of the pimples.

El acne You can go out at practically any age and in any circumstance. It is not usually very well received and sometimes it can give us a lot of problems. 

This acne it is not a different type of acne than a teenager might have, for example. We only refer to this acne when it appears during the months of pregnancy and is caused by the change that the woman's body undergoes.

It is striking because it appears in women who have never suffered from any type of acne and it is during pregnancy when it begins to produce pimples. It is produced by the overproduction tallow caused by the action of hormones.

Girl looking in a mirror at blackheads on her face

Why acne appears during pregnancy

Many people suffer from severe acne during adolescence and when their hormones stabilize it disappears. However, many women experience acne breakouts again during pregnancy. Do not be scared because it's just the hormones that are revolutionized and are manifested in the form of granites.

If you are one of those who has a new pimple on your face every day, do not despair, it is very normal and there are many effective techniques. 50% of adult women experience these reactionsIt is something very common and we should not be afraid of it, we just have to maintain a greater hygiene routine to avoid future scars and marks.

As the pregnancy months pass, the body begins to stabilize, estrogen levels increase reducing the action of hormones. People who have had stronger acne will be more likely to have acne breakouts during pregnancy.

As the body's hormones increase, the amount of sebum in the skin pores progressively increases, causes oily skin that results in pimples.

Treat acne during pregnancy

To treat acne during pregnancy we need to maintain good hygiene, a routine to remove impurities and dirt in the affected areas. Because acne can appear on the face, back or other less common areas.

  • Use a mild facial cleanserLook for products that do not alter your natural pH, it is important not to cause discomfort or irritation. The facial cleanser is perfect to use twice a day, wash your face with a mild soap and warm water.
  • Do not exfoliate the pimples because if wounds occur you can cause marks, scars and unwanted wounds. A exfoliation Excessive can irritate the skin.
  • Keep the clean hair so that dirt does not stain your face, in addition, this way you will avoid that the hair is greasy.
  • Don't squeeze the granitess and avoid touching them with dirty hands. It is complicated, but we do not have to keep our hands still and not touch them under any circumstances. If we touch them we can spread the infection and bacteria.
  • Do not apply fatty products because you could have more pimples.
  • It is important not to place accessories on the face that are dirty, the ideal is to also change the pillow cover more often.
  • On the other hand, it habitually changes the towels with which you dry your face.
  • You can get natural products for the care of your skin, there are great home remedies to do at home based on natural and safe products.
  • It is important to maintain a balance diet, avoid fatty products that can cause an imbalance in the amount of fat. An excess of trans fats and poor quality can trigger acne.

The treatment of acne can be treated with medications that have beneficial active principles for its elimination, however, it is important to consult a cosmetic center or a dermatologist in case any active principle could cause alteration.

Suffering from acne or breakouts is not a dish of good taste, however, it is more common than we think and once the pregnancy progresses your body will stabilize.


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