How to Treat Acne While Pregnant

Women are prone to getting acne when their bodies go through a hormonal change. One of those changes is brought on by pregnancy. So where a woman may not have had acne before, she could get it while pregnant. Not all acne treatments can be used during pregnancy because some of them will harm the baby. All hope is not lost, however, as there are some things you can do to help get rid of the pregnancy acne.

Things You'll Need

• Mild soap
• Astringent
• Cotton ball
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Erythromycin

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Instructions

• 1

  Begin by eliminating some things from your diet that help flare up your acne. These include alcohol, sugar, coffee, tea, soda and dairy products.

• 2

  Wash your face daily with a mild soap. Any harsh soaps will dry out your face and make the acne worse.

• 3

  Apply a mild astringent with a cotton ball after washing your face. This will feel cool, but it will cut down on the oil that can cause more breakouts.

• 4

  Head to your local pharmacy and purchase an acne cream that contains Benzoyl peroxide. This is the safest ingredient you can use while you are pregnant. Most topical creams are safe, but it is recommended that pregnant women stick with the ones that contain Benzoyl peroxide. You can apply this cream to your acne twice daily. Once in the morning and once at night.

• 5

  Get a prescription for Erythromycin. You won't be able to take it the first trimester of your pregnancy as no type of oral medication is advised during this period. Your doctor may prescribe Erythromycin for your if your acne is severe and you haven't been seeing any results with the acne creams.