No acne treatment during pregnancy

Take care with acne treatment during pregnancy

05/26/2013

During pregnancy, hormones can cause many unpleasant side effects, such as long-forgotten acne. The professional association of German dermatologists (BVDD) in Berlin therefore points out that expectant mothers should always refer their treating dermatologist to their pregnancy, even if it is only about the prescription of an ointment. Some medicines pose a health risk to the unborn child, even if they are only used externally.

Similarly, women who only want to get pregnant during an acne therapy should inform their doctor. Drugs with the active ingredients isotretinoin, tretinoin and adapalene as well as the antibiotics tetracycline and clindamycin are not suitable for expectant mothers. Nor does peeling with salicylic acid. Generally, for people with acne, too much washing of the skin is more harmful than good. In addition to home remedies such as aloe juice or tea bags with chamomile flowers and skin-friendly Syndets (washing-active substances) can be applied. These are better suited than alcoholic cleaning products. Skin creams and makeup should be considered „not comedogenic“, (not causing pimple). (Sb)