If you weren't pregnant, treating acne will not be as difficult or challenging. Under normal circumstances, acne is managed by:
oral medications. The drug of choice for acne is Accutane which goes by the generic name Isotretinoin.
Topical creams, such as Retin-A, and those containing salicylic acid.
Antibiotics. Since acne is caused by bacteria, acne sufferers are usually given antibiotics along with Accutane and Retin-A.
For more severe types of acne, the following treatments may be recommended:
chemical peels
microdermabrasion
phototherapy
corticosteroid injections
comedo extractions
But all these will be contraindicated during pregnancy. Some women who were on Accutane during the first trimester of their pregnancy gave birth to babies with heart problems, craniofacial defects and defects of the central nervous system. Accutane has also been found to increase the possibility of miscarriage. Retin-A, meanwhile, is basically Vitamin A, but Vitamin A in high doses can also cause birth defects. With Tetracycline, bone growth and teeth discoloration can be an issue. Acne treatments, on the other hand, come with some degree of pain and discomfort, and do not make a safer or better alternative, either.
Although, it may seem that there is very little you can do to treat acne if you are pregnant, there still is hope. Since chemical preparations are absolute no-nos during pregnancy, you will just have to resort to using home remedies to find relief from acne. So don't despair. Pregnancy isn't going to stop you from dealing with acne. Here are some things you can do at home:
Keep your face clean. Use a gentle cleanser (one that contains no chemicals, of course), to wash your face with only twice daily. You don't want to over-wash your face as this can deplete the natural oils of your skin, making it more prone to blemishes.
Apply tea-tree oil on your acne blemishes. Tea-tree oil helps to heal the blemishes faster.
Make a paste out of organic honey and cinnamon and apply it over your acne blemishes.
Eat more raw vegetables and fruits. This improves your digestion to effectively release toxins from your body, increase your immunity, and hasten your body's ability to heal itself.
Drink more water. This also helps flush out toxins.
A lot of women respond well to these home remedies, but even home remedies may not work for everybody. If your acne flare-ups persist or worsen, seek medical attention immediately, without hiding the fact that you are pregnant.
Bear in mind that the best natural acne remedies for you is the one that goes with your lifestyle and daily routine. You can only get rid of your acne if you also eat healthy foods and follows a good skin care regimen regularly.
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