Question 1

how can i effectively treat bad skin during pregnancy?

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Acne w pregnancy: Wash face w gentle cleanser 2x/day ; use oil free products. No oily hair or heavy foundations. Exfoliate occasionally. Try not to pop pimples. Avoid touching face (cradling chin in hands). Remove makeup before bed. Shower after strenuous exercise.  If &gt; mild acne see dermatology.

Question 2

what beauty products for skin care can be used during pregnancy?

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Avoid retin a (tretinoin): Most cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens are appropriate as well as over th counter acne medicines. Hair dye is controversial whether it should be used in pregnancy. Prescription creams such as retin a (tretinoin) differin and epiduo and tazorac should not be used during pregnancy.

Question 3

what causes itchy skin during pregnancy?

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Hormones: Changes in liver contribute to itching. There are several rashes associated with pregnancy, papular pruritic pupp, impetigo herpetiformis, as well as eczema which can worsen in pregnancy. Topical Sarna can be helpful for first line symptomatic treatment.

Question 4

how do i manage oily skin during pregnancy?

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Face soap : The hormones of pregnancy can cause acne and oily skin. Use a good face cleanser designed for oily skin. There are many brands available at any pharmacy.

Question 5

what should i do about greasy facial skin during pregnancy?

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Teenage advice: With pregnancy your hormones are producing the same sebaceous facial oils as when you were in early puberty, so the advice is the same for both. Wash your face frequently to remove the oils, dirt, and makeup to avoid acne with a mild soap such as Dove or Caress. The delivery will affect a "cure".

Question 6

how long does it take for skin tags that appeared during pregnancy to go away?

Accepted Answer

Tags: Skin tags don't go away unless you have them removed.  Bummer.

Question 7

during entire pregnancy, my baby has been very active and moved, is it possible sometimes she turns head down?

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Yes: Early in pregnancy there is a lot of room for the baby to move in the uterus, and likely there will be plenty of times when the baby is head down.  About 75% of babies turn head down by 30 weeks for the duration of the gestation.

Question 8

it itchy skin normal during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Skin that is being: stretched can itch. So, when breasts, abdomen, buttocks enlarge - itching may occur.

Question 9

how to prevent skin darkening during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Skin darkening: Some women have a brownish darkening of the facial skin.
This change is called the "mask of pregnancy." it is more common in women with dark hair and pale skin.The woman usually has brownish, uneven marks on the forehead, temples and middle of her face.Sometimes the marks appear around the eyes or over the nose.The darkened areas may get even darker when exposed to sunlight, avoid sun exposure.

Question 10

is silicea balsam safe to use on skin during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

SKIN CREAM: Skin medications are less absorbed than oral rx.  It is safe to use it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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