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Annoying Acne
Why Pregnancy Can Aggravate Acne
By Jacqueline Bodnar
When this happens, he explains, the sebum backs up and is eaten by normal bacteria living on the skin. An irritation, or inflamed red bump, is the result. When this happens, there is a further immune reaction in the inflammatory cells that leads to pus bump formation.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, up to 35 percent of infants born to women exposed to the prescription drug Accutane during the first trimester of pregnancy have birth defects, and there is an increased risk of miscarriage and infant death. These birth defects include such things as central nervous system defects, heart defects and craniofacial defects.
Another popular prescription acne medication, Tetracycline, is thought to be linked to inhibiting bone growth and discoloring the teeth of the fetus. Retin-A, another such medication, carries warnings about use during or prior to becoming pregnant. To be on the safe side, it's best to speak to your healthcare provider about any prescription and non-prescription acne treatments before and during pregnancy.
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