Now you are pregnant, you can begin to see many changes to your skin. You may notice changes, such as a sudden new glow on your face or pink, red stripes on your belly. Not every pregnant woman will experience all the same skin changes. Below is a list of the skin changes that occur during pregnancy.
Stretch Marks:
What is this? Stretch marks are one of the most talked about skin changes that can occur during pregnancy. Nearly 90% of pregnant women will experience stretch marks. Stretch marks as pink or red stripes run in your belly and / or breasts.
What can I do? Exercise of lotions and the application of which contain vitamin E and alpha hydroxy acids have been said to help prevent stretch marks. These solutions are not medically proven to have a direct impact on the stretch marks, but it never hurts to try. If you find that nothing works in your favor, take comfort in knowing that this stress will fade to faint silvery lines after the birth.
Mask of Pregnancy:
What is this? "Mask of pregnancy" is also known as melasma and chlosma. Melasma causes dirt dark spots appear on your face. This seems most spots on your forehead and cheeks and are a result of increased pigmentation. If you are pregnant your body produces more hormones, which leads to an increase in your pigmentation. Almost 50% of pregnant women show some signs of the 'mask of pregnancy. "
What can I do? To prevent "mask of pregnancy" of the happening to you, you should wear a good sunscreen that is at least SPF 15 if you plan to be outside. You can also wear your favorite ball cap to protect you face from the sun. Your skin is extra sensitive, and the sun increases your chances of these dark spots appear on your face.
Pregnancy Glow:
What is this? When you are pregnant your body produces 50% more blood, resulting in more blood through your body. This increase in blood circulation causes your face brighter. Your body also produces a reasonable amount of hormones that cause your oil glands to work in more than drive, making your face shiny. Both cases can lead to the "pregnancy glow" you have heard.
What can I do? If your oily skin you can use an oil-free detergent for cleaning your face. Other than this, do nothing else than a smile!
Acne and pimple Break Outs:
What is this? If you have a problem with acne all your acne can be irritated during pregnancy. The extra hormones in your body cause your oil glands to secrete more oil, which can lead to break outs.
What can I do? You should keep a strict cleansing routine. You can start with a simple over-the-counter face soap. It is a good idea to use fragrance soaps releasing avoid nausea. Cleanse your face every night and every morning. Washing your face more than this can cause your skin to dry. Next use an astringent to any remaining oil. Stay away from all medicated AStri gents acne, they can also acne medicine that can not be recommended for pregnant women. Finally, follow this procedure with an oil-free Moisturizer. If you find that you are having problems with acne on with your care provider on acne treatment during pregnancy.
Varicose veins:
What are these? Varicose veins are large, blue veins that usually on the legs during pregnancy. This happens because your body is compensation for the extra blood that will make your baby. Varicose veins can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Unfortunately, if you have a family history of varicose veins, you can give rise to them during your pregnancy. The good news is that you can now take measures to prevent or reduce the symptoms.
What can I do? To prevent or reduce symptoms, you should:
Spider Veins:
What are these? Spider veins, also known as spin NEVI, are very small reddish tiny blood vessels that branch outward. These veins are also caused by the increase in circulation. They will usually appear on the face, neck, chest and upper arms. Veins not hurt and usually disappear soon after birth. Veins appear more often in women than in white African American women.
What can I do? Increase your intake of vitamin C and not cross your legs can help minimize spider veins. Spider veins can also be hereditary, in which case there is nothing you can do to prevent them. Fortunately, this will most likely fade shortly after delivery. Laser treatment can also be done to help remove any spider veins that have not faded away.
Dry itchy belly:
What is this? As your beautiful belly grows, your skin stretches and tightens. This causes very uncomfortable dryness and itching. If you start to experience severe itching late in your pregnancy, possibly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue and possibly jaundice, you should contact your doctor. This may be a sign of cholestasis, which is related to the function of the liver. Your doctor may order blood tests to check if you are having trouble cholestasis. Cholestasis occurs in about one in every 50 pregnancies and is not a problem after pregnancy.
If the itching is intense and spreads to your arms and legs, could be pruritic urticarial papules and pests (Pupp). Pupp occurs in about one in every 150 pregnancies. Pupp is itchy, red, raised spots on the skin that will disappear after giving birth.
What can I do? To help relieve your dry itchy belly, you have your belly moisturized. You can also use anti-itch cream such as Calamine lotion to help provide more relief. Cholestasis can be treated with medication. To help alleviate Pupp your care provider may prescribe oral medication and anti-itch creams. Try a nice oatmeal bath to help relieve some of the discomfort.
Linea Nigra:
What is this? Linea nigra is the dark line that runs from your navel to your pelvis. This is a line that may have always been there, but you may never have noticed before because it was a light color. During pregnancy this line is dark and is possibly caused by the imbalance in hormones. It is usually around the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy.
What can I do? There is nothing you can do to prevent this happening, but after your pregnancy this line will fade.
Skin Tags:
What are these? Skin tags are very small, loose growth of the skin which is usually under your arms or breasts.
What can I do? After pregnancy your skin tags may disappear. If they do not disappear, there are ways to remove them.
Darker freckles, moles and other parts of your skin:
What is this? Increased hormones cause changes in skin pigmentation. You'll notice that areas with a darker skin color, such as freckles, moles, nipples, labia and areolas can become even darker.
What can I do? There is nothing you can do to prevent this happening. If you notice a mole or freckle that changes in the appearance or form, you should contact your doctor. These dark areas may remain darkened after pregnancy. The change in pigmentation may be noticeable, but not substantially.
Stretch Marks:
What is this? Stretch marks are one of the most talked about skin changes that can occur during pregnancy. Nearly 90% of pregnant women will experience stretch marks. Stretch marks as pink or red stripes run in your belly and / or breasts.
What can I do? Exercise of lotions and the application of which contain vitamin E and alpha hydroxy acids have been said to help prevent stretch marks. These solutions are not medically proven to have a direct impact on the stretch marks, but it never hurts to try. If you find that nothing works in your favor, take comfort in knowing that this stress will fade to faint silvery lines after the birth.
Mask of Pregnancy:
What is this? "Mask of pregnancy" is also known as melasma and chlosma. Melasma causes dirt dark spots appear on your face. This seems most spots on your forehead and cheeks and are a result of increased pigmentation. If you are pregnant your body produces more hormones, which leads to an increase in your pigmentation. Almost 50% of pregnant women show some signs of the 'mask of pregnancy. "
What can I do? To prevent "mask of pregnancy" of the happening to you, you should wear a good sunscreen that is at least SPF 15 if you plan to be outside. You can also wear your favorite ball cap to protect you face from the sun. Your skin is extra sensitive, and the sun increases your chances of these dark spots appear on your face.
Pregnancy Glow:
What is this? When you are pregnant your body produces 50% more blood, resulting in more blood through your body. This increase in blood circulation causes your face brighter. Your body also produces a reasonable amount of hormones that cause your oil glands to work in more than drive, making your face shiny. Both cases can lead to the "pregnancy glow" you have heard.
What can I do? If your oily skin you can use an oil-free detergent for cleaning your face. Other than this, do nothing else than a smile!
Acne and pimple Break Outs:
What is this? If you have a problem with acne all your acne can be irritated during pregnancy. The extra hormones in your body cause your oil glands to secrete more oil, which can lead to break outs.
What can I do? You should keep a strict cleansing routine. You can start with a simple over-the-counter face soap. It is a good idea to use fragrance soaps releasing avoid nausea. Cleanse your face every night and every morning. Washing your face more than this can cause your skin to dry. Next use an astringent to any remaining oil. Stay away from all medicated AStri gents acne, they can also acne medicine that can not be recommended for pregnant women. Finally, follow this procedure with an oil-free Moisturizer. If you find that you are having problems with acne on with your care provider on acne treatment during pregnancy.
Varicose veins:
What are these? Varicose veins are large, blue veins that usually on the legs during pregnancy. This happens because your body is compensation for the extra blood that will make your baby. Varicose veins can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Unfortunately, if you have a family history of varicose veins, you can give rise to them during your pregnancy. The good news is that you can now take measures to prevent or reduce the symptoms.
What can I do? To prevent or reduce symptoms, you should:
- Avoid standing for long time
- Walk as much as possible to help the blood back to your heart
- Always prop your feet on a stool at the meeting
- Avoid sitting for long periods
- Wear support stockings
- Get enough vitamin C (this helps keep your arteries healthy and elastic)
- * Sit down with your legs higher than your head for at least half hours per day.
- avoid excessive weight gain
Spider Veins:
What are these? Spider veins, also known as spin NEVI, are very small reddish tiny blood vessels that branch outward. These veins are also caused by the increase in circulation. They will usually appear on the face, neck, chest and upper arms. Veins not hurt and usually disappear soon after birth. Veins appear more often in women than in white African American women.
What can I do? Increase your intake of vitamin C and not cross your legs can help minimize spider veins. Spider veins can also be hereditary, in which case there is nothing you can do to prevent them. Fortunately, this will most likely fade shortly after delivery. Laser treatment can also be done to help remove any spider veins that have not faded away.
Dry itchy belly:
What is this? As your beautiful belly grows, your skin stretches and tightens. This causes very uncomfortable dryness and itching. If you start to experience severe itching late in your pregnancy, possibly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue and possibly jaundice, you should contact your doctor. This may be a sign of cholestasis, which is related to the function of the liver. Your doctor may order blood tests to check if you are having trouble cholestasis. Cholestasis occurs in about one in every 50 pregnancies and is not a problem after pregnancy.
If the itching is intense and spreads to your arms and legs, could be pruritic urticarial papules and pests (Pupp). Pupp occurs in about one in every 150 pregnancies. Pupp is itchy, red, raised spots on the skin that will disappear after giving birth.
What can I do? To help relieve your dry itchy belly, you have your belly moisturized. You can also use anti-itch cream such as Calamine lotion to help provide more relief. Cholestasis can be treated with medication. To help alleviate Pupp your care provider may prescribe oral medication and anti-itch creams. Try a nice oatmeal bath to help relieve some of the discomfort.
Linea Nigra:
What is this? Linea nigra is the dark line that runs from your navel to your pelvis. This is a line that may have always been there, but you may never have noticed before because it was a light color. During pregnancy this line is dark and is possibly caused by the imbalance in hormones. It is usually around the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy.
What can I do? There is nothing you can do to prevent this happening, but after your pregnancy this line will fade.
Skin Tags:
What are these? Skin tags are very small, loose growth of the skin which is usually under your arms or breasts.
What can I do? After pregnancy your skin tags may disappear. If they do not disappear, there are ways to remove them.
Darker freckles, moles and other parts of your skin:
What is this? Increased hormones cause changes in skin pigmentation. You'll notice that areas with a darker skin color, such as freckles, moles, nipples, labia and areolas can become even darker.
What can I do? There is nothing you can do to prevent this happening. If you notice a mole or freckle that changes in the appearance or form, you should contact your doctor. These dark areas may remain darkened after pregnancy. The change in pigmentation may be noticeable, but not substantially.
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/preventingpregnancy/index.htm
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