Skin

Skin during pregnancy

Dr. med. C. Bettina Rümmelein January 28, 2020 Read 4 min

During pregnancy, basically anything is possible: some women get the most beautiful peach skin, while others get severe acne due to pregnancy hormones. So care during pregnancy must adapt to the "new circumstances".

When you think of skin changes during pregnancy, the first things that come to mind are the stretch marks because the growing baby bump puts the skin to the test. The skin on the stomach should therefore be regularly cared for with elasticity-promoting, rather rich products.

Should stretch marks nevertheless occur, they can be treated with Radio frequency treatments can be improved by approx. 50%. Please ask for individual advice.

What is often not thought of, however, is the estrogen-induced promotion of melanin production, which can lead to dark spots. Pregnant women should therefore pay particular attention to thorough sun protection with creams and also hats.

Estrogen-related promotion of melanin production can lead to dark spots.

In particular the Melasma usually does not disappear so easily on its own. Here too, there are now a number of effective treatment concepts that can be used after breastfeeding.

A number of active ingredients must also not be used externally during pregnancy. These include most acne preparations, such as retinol, tretinoin or salicylic acid. If you become pregnant, please check all products for questionable ingredients and consult your doctor. Your dermatologist will be able to give you good and well-tolerated alternatives. An effective and also safe option during pregnancy is, for example, the Acne treatment with the LED phototherapy.

LED phototherapy is a safe treatment method for acne even during pregnancy.