Introduction
& background
Acne and pregnancy interact with each
other in a variety of different ways. In
the majority of women, however, pregnancy has a positive, beneficial effect on
the activity, severity and flare-ups of acne, because of the effect of
estrogens hormones that are secreted during pregnancy.
However, in few cases, there is a
flare-up of acne requiring active therapy and attention, especially if scarring
is a threat. Acne may also appear for the first time during pregnancy. There
are cases of mothers (especially first time mothers) having the bouts of acne
only during pregnancies.
What causes
acne flare ups in pregnancy?
During pregnancy, a woman may develop
acne due to hormonal changes in her body. In fact, hormonal activity during
pregnancy is usually at peak levels. This increase in androgen and progesterone
levels can cause women's oil glands to work overtime.
For many women experiencing acne in
pregnancy, the first trimester is worse, when progesterone hormone levels are
high.
Mask of pregnancy
Because of the rapid and major
hormonal changes during pregnancy, some women actually develop what is
popularly known as a "mask of pregnancy." These are brownish
pigmented areas around the cheek nose and eyes that collectively look like an
“artificial, reddish layer of mask” over the face. In reality, however, it is
nothing but the pregnancy-related flare up of acne.
Many times,
the acne of pregnancy goes on away on its own
Fortunately, with time, acne problems
that develop due to pregnancy will usually go away as the pregnancy progresses.
Researchers believe that this is mainly because of an increased amount of
estrogen level that by your second or third trimester, your skin starts to look
better than it has in a long time.
Acne is a red, irritating skin rash that is almost universal among individuals going through puberty in industrialized societies. It can, however, occur at all ages. The typical acne affects the skin of the face, chest, and back and rarely the neck and upper arms of teenagers and young adults.
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Acne scars can be more of a problem than acne because it takes a long time to go away. In fact, some of them stay forever on your skin. It's best to see a doctor if your face has too many acne scars. If the scars aren't big or deep however, consider treating the scars in your home using natural treatments.
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