Question 1

what are some options for acne treatment that are all natural/pregnancy safe?

Accepted Answer

Acne in Pregnancy: Erythromycin (erygel) is often the drug of choice for pregnancy acne. Azelaic acid (azelex, finacea) may be another option. Both medications are typically applied to the skin as a lotion or gel and are available by prescription. Both are category b meaning they are safe in the 2-3 trimester.

Question 2

can there be any home remedies for curing acne during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Your physician may offer topical clindamycin. This could be your best choice.  Congratulations on your pregnancy and good luck.

Question 3

can there be any home remedies or anything else that i can do to get rid of my pregnancy acne?

Accepted Answer

Benzoyl peroxide: This is the best topical agent for acne during pregnancy. None of the "pop" remedies will help. Good luck and congratulations on your pregnancy.

Question 4

why is acne common in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

is acne common in  early pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

what can i do to help my pregnancy acne?

Accepted Answer

Limited: You can used topical antibiotics such as Erythromycin or over the counter salicylic preparations. A zeno device would br light o use safely. No oral meds would be used

Question 10

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.

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