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What does pregnancy acne look like?
Pregnancy acne looks similar to any other acne breakouts. Acne during pregnancy looks like red bumps on the face, chest, or back. These acne lesions can range from comedones (blackheads or whiteheads), papules (raised areas of the skin), pustules (pus-filled bumps), nodules, and cysts. Many experience increased inflammation, so the acne lesions may be red, swollen, and painful.
Can early pregnancy cause acne?
Acne breakouts are usually noticed during early pregnancy, during the first trimester, because this is when your hormones begin to change. Hormone levels, such as progesterone, increase as the body prepares for maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Though these increases in hormones are natural and beneficial for carrying a fetus, it can lead to increased sebum production by the sebaceous glands in the skin, resulting in clogged pores and acne breakouts.
Where is pregnancy acne located?
Although there are no specific areas that pregnancy acne appears, it is most commonly located on the face, upper back, chest, and arms. These locations on the body have a high concentration of pilosebaceous units (meaning hair follicles and sebaceous glands) so the likelihood that those hair follicles could get clogged by a higher than normal concentration of sebum is more likely. As acne is caused by oil and dead skin cells clogging the pores, acne is more likely to occur in oily places on the body.
How to get rid of pregnancy acne
There are many ways to get rid of pregnancy acne. You can begin with home remedies, including washing your face twice a day with a light soap and clean cloth. If that is not effective in remedying your acne, Dr. Green recommends that you schedule a consultation at her NYC Upper East Side dermatology office. It is tricky to navigate the proper treatment during pregnancy but Dr. Green can prescribe and effective treatment that is safe for your baby. The topical creams, cleansers, oral medication, or acneย treatments that Dr. Green prescribes will be based on the type of acne that you are experiencing and your particular health needs.
What is the best cleanser to use to prevent acne?
It is important to keep you face clean in order to prevent acne breakouts anytime. For that reason, Dr. Green recommends using a gentle cleanser to wash the area in which outbreaks frequently occur. Acne-specific cleansers will use ingredients such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and glycolic acid. When you consult with Dr. Green, she will recommend the cleanser that will work best for you to use for the amount of time that is safe during your pregnancy.
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