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Annoying Acne

Why Pregnancy Can Aggravate Acne

By Jacqueline Bodnar

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"Once acne occurs, prescription treatments are usually limited, due to concern over possible ill effects to the fetus," Dr. Mark says. "I typically urge patients not to consider aggressive treatment while pregnant, as the problem will only last for a limited number of months."

An Ounce of Prevention
So what can you do ahead of time, in order to avoid having acne problems during pregnancy? Not a whole lot. But there are some things that may make it a little better. Start by gently washing your face each day with a very mild soap and patting it dry with a towel. Look for makeup that won't clog your pores, and be sure to wash it off before you go to bed every night.

"There is no specific prevention, other than gentle skin cleansing and avoiding heavily occlusive (pore-clogging) makeups, facial moisturizers and medicaments," Dr. Mark says. "I tell patients with active acne to avoid abrasive cleaners, since these can cause micro-cuts in the skin, which may worsen the inflammatory reaction of acne. This includes dermabrasion and micro-dermabrasion. Safe over-the-counter methods usually include continued use of gentle facial cleansers, astringents, low-concentration benzoyl peroxide washes, salicylic acid facial washes and green-tinted cover-ups."


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