Treating even a moderate case of pimples during pregnancy is tricky.
when I started to really break out like I was a 16-year-old,” says Toronto mom-of-one Aileen Brabazon. “All of a sudden, I had big, red, juicy ones all around my jawline and down the sides of my neck.” Like many women, Brabazon experienced her share of acne in her teens, but she thought all that was behind her. “This was unlike anything I’d experienced in my adult years,” says the now 41-year-old.
Overzealous mid-life skincare can contribute to acne, says Cohen. Older skin may require more intensive serums, lotions and creams, but it’s possible to go too far with a new-found anti-aging regimen. “Sometimes women start to, which can be quite rich and block pores, causing acne,” he says.
“A lot of the ideal medications that we use for acne are contraindicated for pregnancy,” says Cohen. Oral retinoids have been linked to birth defects. Medications that regulate hormone levels, like the pill and spironolactone, as well as the often-prescribed antibiotics used to treat severe cystic acne are also off-limits prenatally and while lactating, he says.
Those seeking a more natural solution may want to look into taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. “Fish oil is something I would absolutely recommend for acne because it’s anti-inflammatory,” says McLaird. Other key supplements for clear skin can include vitamin D and probiotics, she says.
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