Light based therapies are another option for pregnant women. The therapy is designed to kill the bacteria on the skin, slow the secretion of facial oils and reduce the inflammation on the face. Both red and blue light therapies are successful in the treatment of acne. These light treatments are not usually covered by insurance for office visits. However, there are light therapy modules that are available for home therapy which cost between $150 and $350.
Skin care should include twice daily cleaning with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser. Any cleansers that include abrasives are too inflammatory for the skin. You should also use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect your face and skin from brown spots during pregnancy.
Try to keep your skin cool and dry and clean it thoroughly and quickly after working out and getting sweaty. Use air conditioning or several fans blowing on you to reduce the chance of overheating.
Take care with your hair as well. If you have oily hair you should shampoo daily and be careful to keep your hair off your face. Avoid picking or scratching your acne. This can increase the chance of scaring on your face and could possibly drive the infection deeper into your skin. Stick with oil-free products in your cosmetics or skin care products. Look for products that say they are water-based or non comedogenic or non acnegenic.
Resources:
American Academy of Dermatology: Acne can put a damper on hopes of glowing skin during pregnancy
American Pregnancy Association: Acne and Pregnancy
http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/acnetreatment.html
Sonia Dakar: 5 Tips to Clear Pregnancy Acne
http://www.sonyadakarskinclinic.com/how-to-get-rid-of-pregnancy-acne/#.U3akpfldWSo
MayoClinic: What’s the best way to treat pregnancy acne
What to Expect: Acne During Pregnancy
http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/whose-body/acne.aspx
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