Acne From Pregnancy
Acne From Pregnancy
pregnancy and acne … What would you say?
ook … so I wouldnt really say that I had "severe" acne before I knew I was pregnant … did pretty well in control. Now I'm 27wks along .. and from what I've been reading pregnancy usually acne tends to clear in about half until the end of the second trimester of pregnancy … I think that like its getting worse, not better, ugh. All products used before out of bounds .. so the only thing I use is a gentle cleanser and a solution of witch hazel, which is completely safe. Is there something else I can do .. its just make me really self conscious. My baby shower is next weekend and im hoping Soo Atleast I'm a little clearer by then .. any advice would be great!
The first choice drugs for use during pregnancy for acne, if you are using something, are benzoyl peroxide (OTC) and topical clindamycin (RX). I started with acne chin deep in right when I was pregnant, and lasted in my second trimester. It took a while to get used to the drying effects of benzoyl peroxide (it is Spectro in the care of acne), so I used the mildest of 2.5% strength only once in the morning at first. But once I was used to it and started using it twice a day, my acne calmed down significantly. However, it takes up to six weeks for an effect though! (Before I was using a topical vitamin A, tretinoin, which is definitely off limits during pregnancy, so is any spot treatment containing salicylic acid)
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