Posts Tagged ‘Spots on the skin’
Pregnancy and Skin changes
The nine months of pregnancy is a time of great change in women. The body changes, grow volumes, increase the presence of hormones.
Many of these changes are inevitable. Most disappear naturally after giving birth. Here attached some conditions, causes, general care and other tips that will help reduce or treat these problems.
Reflections of Change
Acne. During early pregnancy, the presence of acne can be enhanced in women who already had a tendency if to suffer. Moreover, although it seems contradictory, other women have acne improves during pregnancy.
It will only be necessary to review a dermatologist in those cases where acne is increased above normal.
Grooves. This condition is always associated with pregnancy and sudden changes in weight.
As you grow breasts and abdomen, most women come stretch marks. The skin needs time to adapt to changes, if unsuccessful, the skin breaking open containing elastic fibers.
In some women, stretch marks appear on the buttocks, thighs, hips or breasts.
There is no way to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. We avoid this with a pregnancy very controlled. These are not fat because we are pregnant. The torn skin not recover, so it is important to prevent. Read the rest of this entry »
General Care of Pregnancy
Hygiene of the skin
Good skin cleansing is the best way to avoid or treat acne. Wash your face with a mild cleanser two or three times a day. Do not wash too often or the skin will dry, which compounds the problem.
Use a good facial cleanser (remember that the secretions of the glands of the skin are increased) Tips bath time is a good idea to take a relaxing immersion bath every night, using oil instead of soap, a few drops of coconut oil, almond or olive oil or essential oils such as cedar, camphor, pine or lanolin in the bath are revitalizing and improve your skin. Also a good idea to massage your entire body after bath oils or moisturizers especially in abdomen and breast. In the shower, you should use neutral soaps or gels. Bathing, preferably with hot water, is allowed up to six weeks before delivery. Since that time, the shower is better to avoid infections.
IMPORTANT: Do not take medicines for acne or counter treatments without checking with your health care professional. Some of these products can be dangerous for pregnant women. Accutane (also known as isotretinoin, Amnesteem and Claravis) is a prescription medication to treat severe acne. Belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids. Accutane and other retinoids can cause severe birth defects.
Sun Protection
The skin is more sensitive during pregnancy. It is important to adequately protect against the sun. The sun can darken pigment changes and enhance the propensity for “mask of pregnancy”. Use a good sunscreen, cover up and wear a hat when outside. Avoid being outdoors between 10 am and 2 pm. Read the rest of this entry »