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Skin Care in Pregnancy

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SKIN CARE DURING PREGNACY

Pregnancy is a time hormonal profile of the body undergoes a change it may cause changes in the skin.Since skin is the outermost layer of the body,even a slight change from the normal is evident.
Pregnancy is also a time when special care should be taken to keep the skin healty and glowing.Given below are the various skin conditions that occur during pregnancy and require prompt treatment.

Melasma or mask of pregnancy:
lt is a condition cused due hormonal imbalance in body during pregnancy.lt is characterized by discolouration of the skin,mostly on the forehead,nose and the upper lip.The skin on these areas become darker in colour (looking like a tan),develop wrinkles and may fall off easily.This condition affects almost 70 percent of all pregnant women,especially those with darker complexions.The condition is normally seen at the end of the second trimester or the beginning of the third.Women suffering from melasma should appropriate sunscreens as advised by the doctor.ln most cases the marks vanish after the bady is born.

Urticaria of pregnancy:
lt is a condition of itchy rashes or hives that erupt uasally in the third trimester of pregnancy.Though they do not harm the mother or the baby,they are very irritating for the patient.Hives during pregnancy is usually soothed with calamine lotion.Though drugs are usually not prescribed during pregnancy,anti histamines may have to be given for relief from itching in some cases.These rashes usually disappear after delivery.

Herpes gestationis:
lt is Herpes infection characterized by the eruption of intensely.Psoriasis,on the other hand,tends to improve during pregnancy,but may flare up after delivery.Some drugs may be given to treat psoriasis,but they have to be taken only under doctor,a supervision. -br />
Acne and psoriasis :
Acne in people who are prone to it ,usually worsens duting pregnancy.Psoriasis o the other hand tends to improve during pregnancy but may flare up after delivery .Some drugs may be given to treat psoriasis,but they have to be taken only under doctor,s supervision.
 
Varicose veins:
Acne in people who are prone to it ,usually worsens duting pregnancy.Psoriasis o the other hand tends to improve during pregnancy but may flare up after delivery .Some drugs may be given to treat psoriasis,but they have to be taken only under doctor,s supervision.
 

Stretch Marks:
They are quite common in Pregnancy.About 50-90% of women get stretch marks on their abdomen breasts thighs or buttocks during pregnancy.stretch marks occur when expanding skin is stretch marks occur when expanding skin is starched to its limit.As a result the normal production of collagen(the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin)is disrupted and tiny tears appear in the supporting layers of skin.Factors like family history,ethnicity,and weight gain/weight loss can affect the magnitude of stretch marks.

Tips for skin care during pregnancy:

1). Sleep well :
A proper sleep pattern during pregnancy is one of the best ways to maintain good and healthy skin.A well rested person appears healthier and this is especially so when a women is pregnant since she gets tried easily.

2). Drink plenty of water:
The water balance in the body should be maintained.This also affects the tone of the skin.Water cleanses the s k i n a n d removes the toxins from the body.

3). Always use a sunscreen:


4). Clean face thoroughly :
The face should be cleaned thoroughly since the skin of the face uaually oilier than the rest of the body.The p o r e s of the face thus get clogged easily with durt & cause pimples or acne cleaning the face regularly with a mild soap or face wash helps to prevent these conditions.

5). Moisturise often :
Since the skin is drive than usual during pregnancy,it helps or keep moisturizing it often.Women with mily skin could use a water-used moisturizer while those with dry skin can cause oil-based one.

6). Using a cream like cocoa butter cream,can reduce stretch marks :
by saturating your skin with moisture.Specially formulated s t r e t c h m a r k creams aim to rebuild the structure and promote the rejuvenation of the skin s layers.Always use them as advised your doctor.

7). Special Techniques :
Such as microdermbrasion,laser surgery or blue light therapy can also be considered for stretch marks removal I f t h e problem is very servers.

8). Regular Facial and body massage :
With mild and fragrant oils may help to relax apart from increasing blood circulation to the area.

9). Smile and remain happy :
The age old belief that smiling exercises more muscles of the face than a flown may also help.