Acne during pregnancy is not a special form of acne.
Many women just have problems with acne during pregnancy.
Not always clear what causes acne to get worse during pregnancy.
Possible causes for most women is the overproduction of oil (sebum) that occurs when the excess of certain hormones produced during pregnancy.
To treat acne during pregnancy, start with self-care, namely:
1. Wash your face twice a day. Wash gently using a mild cleanser and warm water.
2. If you have oily hair, shampoo is recommended more often. Be careful to keep the facial hair to not hit.
3. Avoid scratching or squeeze pimples. This habit can spread the infection and potentially cause scarring on the face.
4. If you use cosmetics, choose oil-free products. Look for water-based cosmetics, non-comedogenic, or non-acnegenic.
5. Avoid face propped on hand. It can remove dirt and sweat from the hands to the face.
6. Drug use is the next option to get rid of acne during pregnancy.
Each drug is applied to the skin or taken by mouth can enter the blood stream, so it's important to be careful not to harm the fetus.
Erythromycin (Erygel) is often the drug of choice for acne pregnancy. Azelaic acid (Azelex, Finacea) may be another option.
Both of these drugs are usually applied to the skin as a lotion or gel and is available with a prescription.
There are pros and cons about the use of benzoyl peroxide to treat acne during pregnancy.
Any drug that has the potential to cause birth defects, including isotretinoin and other retinoids, and minocycline, doxycycline, and tetracycline are generally avoided during pregnancy.
If you worry about acne during pregnancy, talk to your doctor to choose the proper care and safe.
