Question 1

what treatments are there for hirutism when i am not overweight, infertile, have acne, or high blood pressure? just excessive terminal hair. and it is as if got worse after both of my pregnancies. both boys. i am 28

Accepted Answer

Requires actual eval: Hair growth &amp; thickness are heavily influenced by genetics &amp; hormones. Increasing hirsuteness suggests you are making more testosterone than you need. (both genders make testosterone) Whether or not you have other related symptoms does not rule this out. An evaluation by your doc/obgyn or endocrinologist may sort it out. You may just have hairy genes.

Question 2

any advice on dealing with pregnancy acne?

Accepted Answer

Options:: If otc products havent' helped, ask your ob/gyn to prescribe a topical wash or gel like benzaclim, that has antibacterial properties, and my help with breakouts. You can try modifying your diet as well, but if nothing works, then try to take comfort in knowing that your skin will return to normal after the baby is born and that your treatment options will be much broader once the baby is born.

Question 3

is acne a pregnancy symptom?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy & Acne: Pregnancy can trigger acne or make existing adult acne worse. (on the other hand, some women with acne-prone skin report a decrease in breakouts during pregnancy, so you never know.)
higher levels of hormones called androgens are at least partly responsible for pregnancy breakouts because they can prompt the sebaceous glands in your skin to get bigger and boost production of an oily substance.

Question 4

is acne common in  early pregnancy?

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Yes...: The hormonal changes in pregnancy lead to increases in oil production and can result in acne.

Question 5

do women get body acne as a pregnancy symptom?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is fairly common. If you are a lucky mother-to-be, you can talk about it with your obstetrician.  A topical medication such as Clindamycin might be the best choice. Good luck.

Question 6

is it okey to use salyzap gel for acne during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

General rule: Any of the over the counter skin creams or ointments you may use do not contain medicines that will enter your blood in a quantity that would affect baby. This is okay.

Question 7

i'm a 19 years old girl and i have been suffering from acne for 4 years.will they ever go away?what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Several things: First, start with good daily cleansing  with something for acne. Next, moisturizer with a product that also says it is for acne prone skin. Start at night using benzoyl peroxide and leave it on for a couple hours, working up till all night. Be sure to use non comedogenic make up.

Question 8

cetaphil for pregnancy acne safe?

Accepted Answer

It is soap: Cetaphil does nothing for acne but it is as safe as any soap would be to use.  Speak with your doctor about using other types of washes for your acne.

Question 9

which acne treatments are safe in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Few: Only topical medications such as topical erythromycin.Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Antibiotics would be rarely used in pregnancy for acne.

Question 10

why is acne common in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone: The hormone, progesterone, is very high in pregnancy and can cause acne.

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What treatments are there for hirutism when i am not overweight, infertile, have acne, or high blood pressure? just excessive terminal hair. and it is as if got worse after both of my pregnancies. both boys. i am 28

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Any advice on dealing with pregnancy acne?

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Is acne a pregnancy symptom?

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Is acne common in early pregnancy?

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Do women get body acne as a pregnancy symptom?

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Is it okey to use salyzap gel for acne during pregnancy?

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I'm a 19 years old girl and i have been suffering from acne for 4 years.will they ever go away?what should i do?

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Cetaphil for pregnancy acne safe?

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Why is acne common in pregnancy?

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