I've never broke out this much for so long and not been able to get rid of it in my life!!! Now all of a sudden the skin care product I've always used isn't working. Any suggestions?
2006-12-06 00:54:46 · 5 answers · asked by jtmorales_23 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Also, I heard on the radio yesterday also that proactive is great and although it definitely works its very expensive and there is other products that contain the same ingredients, oxy something, but forgot what she said so don't know what to look for.
2006-12-06 01:11:02 · update #1
Just a little information...
Proactiv contains the ingredient benzoyl peroxide; however, you're not supposed to use stuff with benzoyl peroxide in it while you are pregnant.
I know that Wal-Mart and Walgreens carry other cheaper brands that are knock-offs of the Proactiv solution, but most of them contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is also on the list of things to avoid in a face wash when you're pregnant!
A friend of mine was breaking out really bad while she was pregnant with her daughter; she asked her doctor about it and he prescribed her something (sorry, I don't know the name of it).
Basically, if you can't find anything that works for you, ask your doctor at your next visit!
Hope this helps!
2006-12-06 04:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by BonitaFrita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-26 05:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.
In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.
Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.
In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.
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2016-05-16 02:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by Clarissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you 29 weeks pregnant. You should be a little ahead of that. I am due Sept. 22nd, and the first day of my lmp was 12-15-2007. Unless you ovulated late, but you are probably a little further along then you think. Anyways, before taking any medications or using any creams ask your doctor. Some may have side effects on the baby. I doubt if it is a cream you will have a problem but check anyways. You dont want it to have any effects on your baby. Good luck and take care.
2016-03-13 04:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you’re looking for accurate acne information, best to see a dermatologist. Some people believe doctors are predisposed to take the easy way to deal with acne… prescription drugs. But, with many, this simplistic answer may not be the appropriate course of action. Some feel that such prescription drugs just treat the symposium and not the underlying cause. But, a local dermatologist is still your best starting point.
For me personally, I discovered a great informational acne treatment site. Not only is there good information/articles but I got their audio e-book and following it’s advice can now say that my acne is a thing of the past! Keep in mind, were all different and there are various types of acne, so what works for some may not be totally effective for all.
Bottom line, hang in there, you will get past this! Sincere best wishes and good luck.
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2006-12-06 11:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try St. Ives Medicated Apricot Scrub that worked also and anything by Neutrogena.
2006-12-06 01:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by J84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋