Acne and Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of great changes for a woman, both physically and mentally. Every pregnant woman is different. Some women already have acne and pregnancy makes it worse, while others experience healthy “glowing” skin. Acne usually begins around puberty and peaks at age 18 years. The main underlying cause of acne is increased levels of hormones during adolescence. However, in some instances, it can occur for the first time between the ages of 20 and 40. Also, it is not uncommon for pregnant women to experience acne breakouts during pregnancy or later. Acne is not caused by dirt. There are two factors that combine during pregnancy to make acne more prevalent: hormones and hydration. If you don't drink enough water, the hormone secretions will remain undiluted and will not pass through the body as quickly. Acne is not caused by foods. However, if certain foods seem to make your acne worse, try to avoid them. If your parent had acne as a teen, it's likely that you will, too. The other factor that can leas to the development of acne is dehydration. Although lack of hydration is not a direct cause of acne, it does affect the overall health of the skin and the condition of the oil secretions within the skin.

Pregnancy is often associated with a period of drier than normal skin. There is no correlation between developing acne during pregnancy and your infant having baby acne. Neither is there a correlation between pregnancy acne and children developing acne at later stages in life. The hormone progesterone is released during pregnancy as the fertilized egg implants in the uterus. This hormone is initially produced by the ovary, but after the first trimester it is usually the placenta that makes it. Progesterone helps the egg to implant and relaxes the smooth muscle, which prevents premature labor. Some drugs which are generally used for the treatment of acne cannot be used during pregnancy. A variety of medications are prescribed for acne, some can be taken orally, others topically (skin). A milder facial wash can also provide the cleansing effect of an acne wash without over-drying your skin, which is naturally drier due to pregnancy. Benzoyl peroxide cream or gel is the usual option for treating acne during pregnancy. Salicylic acid is another acne-fighting ingredient. It causes skin to dry out and peel, which can help get rid of pimples, too. Measures also can be taken to reduce scars left by acne.

Nails Care

Anychia
Clawing of the Nails
Clubbing
Discoloration of the Nail Plate
Ingrowing Toe Nail
Koilonychia
Longitudinal Striations
Loss of Nail Plate
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Pitting of Nail Plates
Pterygium
Thickening of Nail Plate
Transverse Ridges

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