Just what can be done for pregnancy-related acne?

Question

My skin's turning into a mess, and most of the prescription acne remedies are not pregnancy-safe.

I do eat well, drink lots of water, etc -- not helping. I'd rather not spend the next months indoors, or outdoors looking dreadful.

What's useful? Are cosmetic laser treatments on the face ever performed during pregnancy? Do dermatologists have anything up their sleeves? What OTC remedies are pregnancy-safe and effective for cystic acne, blackheads, etc?

Answer 1

I've been dealing with this for the past 38+ weeks. Nothing I have done has worked. I'm just hoping things go back to normal after the baby is born. Good Luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I wouldn't recommend any laser treatments during pregnancy or any medication. This is a not-so-great side effect of pregnancy. Continue drinking water and eating well and try a very mild cleanser, such as Cetaphil. A light, oil-free moisturizer would work, also. The only thing that can make this go away is time. Good luck.

Answer 4

Most women don't have bad acne all nine months usually just the first three, so you probably won't have to be a hermit for ten months (yes I said ten not nine). Really all you can do is to make sure to wash your face morning and night use a moisturizer and try not to wear make up all the time. Like when I know I won't see anybody or be going out for the day I go make up free.

Answer 5

IT IS ALL IN HERE! :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris


Here is what the website contains:

Contents:
1 SYMPTOMS
2 CAUSES OF ACNE
2.1 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CAUSES
3 TREATMENTS
3.1 Timeline of acne treatment
3.2 AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
3.2.1 Exfoliating the skin
3.2.2 Topical Bactericidals
3.2.3 Topical antibiotics
3.2.4 Oral antibiotics
3.2.5 Hormonal treatments
3.2.6 External retinoids
3.2.7 Oral retinoids
3.2.8 Phototherapy
3.2.8.1 Blue and red light
3.2.8.2 Photodynamic therapy
3.3 Less widely used treatments
3.4 FUTURE TREATMENTS
3.5 Preferred treatments by types of acne vulgaris
4 ACNE SCARS
5 See also
6 References
7 Footnotes
8 External links

Answer 6

I found a foundation that heals and conceals blemishes. I had to same problem at the beginning of my pregnancy, then I started using that and now its all gone. I think the foundation is by Almay. Good Luck and Happy New Year!

Answer 7

Benzoyl Peroxide is fine to use in pregnancy and if you stick with this treatment it WILL work. Try it but use a good moisturiser as its very drying to the skin.

Answer 8

let me tell you...i have been dying to know know what treats pregnancy acne!!! im 30 weeks along, and still look awful!!! its horriable!!! i really wish i knew, im doing clean and clear foaming face acne wash, and it seems to help a bit, but not much!!! so good luck