Other factors that contribute to acne in pregnancy
Diet for pregnant women who want to get rid of blackheads
Several recommendations for getting rid of acne
Pregnancy, childbirth, new life - all this is legitimate in terms of the nature and processes of physiology. However, that pregnancy is successful, the future mother sometimes has to show the wonders of patience, endurance and solve a lot of problems during pregnancy. Swelling of the feet, constantly aching back, toxemia, changing eating behavior and tastes, which often can be even shocking - all this constant companions of every pregnant woman. And learn how to cope with this, unfortunately, it is not always easy.
However, the above is not the entire list of troubles, and each of the fair sex in the course of pregnancy can supplement it on the basis of their own physiological characteristics. For example, acne during pregnancy - is another common problem. Despite the fact that every woman, wearing a child's heart, already in a special fine, it does not exclude the probability of occurrence of acne or acne that, unfortunately, happens quite frequently pregnant.
But if you have suffered the same fate in an already difficult period of gestation of a new life, try to calm down and soberly assess the situation. Certain changes to your skin, you can find a logical medical explanation. Now we will focus on the most common causes of acne and acne during pregnancy.
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Background of acne
Since childhood, I must say, mother and grandmother instilled in us a love for the beliefs, legends and superstitions. As a result, already in adult life someone in your life has allocated space for superstitions, and some permanently gave up their dubious assistance.
So, if you belong to the first group of people, not thinking to exist without superstitions, you probably heard the idle belief that acne during pregnancy can indicate your baby's sex. In more detail, skin rash future mother say that she is a girl, because it is believed that it is as if takes her mother's beauty. Believe it or not superstition, the case of each woman individually, but in such matters it is better to trust the proven facts of the official medicine.
Going from a serious source of beliefs, I must say that most of the experts in this matter have a common opinion about the rash on the skin facing pregnant women. The basic premise of their occurrence is considered a hormonal surge that occurs in women during gestation.
Experts have long found that during pregnancy hormones every woman literally can turn upside down (in other words, he is very active changes). And cons of this situation is that the consequences of such uncontrolled behavior of hormones is difficult to foresee and warn if they will be negative. This is why acne and other lesions on the body may appear suddenly and cope with them will be quite difficult.
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How does the mechanism of hormonal surge?
It is known that the hormones in the human body responsible for many vital processes, but because of their dramatic and uncontrolled surge can cause both recovery and specific troubles. So, just during pregnancy in a woman's body begins to produce special hormones to ensure healthy childbearing. Physiologically, it is quite understandable fact, based on inveterate self-preservation (in this case the mother's anxiety about the child).
And, perhaps, no significant changes have occurred, if at the same time, the expectant mother would not change the concentration of already familiar hormones produced by the endocrine organs. In short, the emergence of new hormones plus the increased activity of older just contributes to the so-called hormonal surges. This phenomenon, in turn, becomes the cause of acne on the body of the pregnant woman.
However, these hormonal changes - it's completely natural process that runs automatically in the body of any of the fair sex, wearing a fetal heart. And for the release of hormones in such large numbers are the endocrine glands of the body, including the thyroid gland, the pituitary gland, adrenal glands and gonads.
Each of the endocrine changes during pregnancy. For example, the pituitary gland increases in size about 2-3 times, increases in volume and the thyroid (but not necessarily that these changes will occur with each pregnancy, because the human body is different). Thus all cancer are responsible for synthesis and secretion of various hormones that collectively and provokes them burst and is then reflected as acne and other manifestations.
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Progesterone - the main cause of acne
Having dealt with the fact that the problem of skin rashes pregnant women is hormonal in nature, should decide what kind of hormone is largely behind these harmful effects. Most experts agree that the blame in this case can only be the hormone progesterone. Generally, the higher the level in the female body, the more it can "sprinkle" afterwards.
What is the mechanism of action and result in pimples during pregnancy? Progesterone stimulates the accumulation of nutrients required for normal development of the fetus and the course of labor (after all, this is the main function of this hormone). But the fact is that all these nutrients tend to accumulate in the form of subcutaneous fat, which becomes the main prerequisite rash during pregnancy. Back to contents
Acne, pimples and acne - is there a difference?
As mentioned earlier, the hormonal surge in pregnant women can be very active and can lead to all sorts of consequences. So, the result may be only a few acne anywhere on the chin, and may appear whole rash or acne, uncontrolled and not passing. How do women, who also can not be nervous in this situation? And how do distinguish between acne and blackheads and acne? It is important to pay particular attention to this.
By and large, cause for great excitement in this case should not be. Proceeding from the above, we can conclude that all kinds of rashes - is the result of a hormonal surge, and more of the hormone progesterone, which transforms the nutrients needed for the gestation, in the subcutaneous adipose tissue. And what kind of a rash will appear in a pregnant woman, depending on the degree of activity of progesterone and the individual characteristics of the female body.
You can now go to the question of the difference between acne, blackheads and acne. In fact, acne and acne are the same formation with the only difference that the first - is the colloquial name, and the second - medical. The essential difference between acne and acne actually does not exist, however, for a greater understanding of it is believed that acne - it is a mild form of acne - more advanced (often typical for teenagers).
Each of these concepts is directly linked to the improper operation of the sebaceous glands, which during pregnancy is due to progesterone. So, it is important not the difference between the types of lesions, and knowledge that will get rid of the illness in the postpartum period.
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Other factors that contribute to acne in pregnancy
Of course, the surge of hormonal levels - the main cause of skin rash during pregnancy in most cases. But since every body is different, may contribute to the appearance of the rash and other factors. One - overeating.
It is known that eating disorders can contribute to many problems in the body (not just acne). Eating unhealthy foods with additives, coloring agents, preservatives and thickeners definitely adversely affects the health of all in general and on the skin in particular. And as the expectant mother usually eats for two, and not everyone in this period of life follow the right diet, allowing himself to "break away from complete," it is not surprising that on the face, back, shoulders, and other vulnerabilities may appear acne during pregnancy.
Another possible reason could be stress rashes. We know that getting into a stressful situation, the body uses all its hidden reserves, however, are not always able to cope with emotional stress. In this regard, a person who has to constantly nervous, not sleeping, watching at problems with the gastrointestinal tract and heart, can also suffer from acne. And what pregnancy is not a stressful situation? That is why doctors strongly recommend that pregnant less nervous.
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Diet for pregnant women who want to get rid of blackheads
It turns out that complete control over the appearance of rash during pregnancy is almost impossible. It is absolutely impossible to dominate the production of hormones, as well as impossible to completely protect themselves from stress. However, something about it is not only possible, but necessary. Every pregnant woman is obliged to monitor their diet. And it is not only a ban on over-eating (as mentioned earlier), but also a thoughtful approach in the choice of food.
So, the pregnant woman should eliminate from your diet for the duration of alcohol, citrus fruits, chocolate and coffee. Rejection of these products have largely contribute to the prevention of acne. Also it is necessary to abstain from sugary confections. For the big goal is to make sacrifices!
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Several recommendations for getting rid of acne
What did it cost to take in order to get rid of the hated acne during pregnancy? After all, wait until the hormones settle down, sometimes quite hard, if his own reflection in the mirror ceased to please the eye.
In the food should eat foods rich in pectin and fiber. It should be natural organic foods, and for healthy peristalsis - plums, prunes and yogurt. Also in the fight against acne you will be natural cereal without additives.
It is recommended to drink in the day about eight glasses of pure water. It prevents dehydration, and has the ability to partially block the hormonal surge.
Physical activity - the key to health in general and solve rashes in particular. Choose for yourself the right set of exercises for pregnant women, and to deal with them on a regular basis.
Also, do not squeeze pimples. From this it will only get worse.
Do not forget about these recommendations during their pregnancy. And do not worry, all rashes necessarily go into the post-partum period!
