Preconditions for the appearance of acne
Since childhood, I must say, my mother and grandmotherinstilled in us a love for beliefs, tales and omens. As a result, already in adulthood, someone allocated a place in their life for superstitions, and someone irrevocably refused their dubious help. So, if you belong to the first group of people who cannot imagine their existence without superstitions, then you have probably heard an idle opinion that acne during pregnancy can indicate the sex of the unborn child. Speaking in more detail, rashes on the skin of the expectant mother say that she will have a girl, since it is believed that she seems to take away her mother's beauty. Whether to believe these superstitions or not is a matter for each woman individually, but in solving such issues it is still better to trust the proven facts of official medicine. Moving from beliefs to serious sources, it must be said that most experts in this matter have a unanimous opinion about rashes on the skin that pregnant women face. The main prerequisite for their appearance is considered to be a hormonal surge that occurs in a woman's body during gestation. Experts have long found out that during pregnancy, the hormonal background of each woman can literally turn upside down (in other words, it changes very actively). And the downside of this situation is that the consequences of such uncontrollable behavior of hormones are quite difficult to foresee and prevent if they are negative. That is why acne and other rashes can appear on the body unexpectedly and it will be quite difficult to deal with them.
How does the hormonal burst mechanism work?
It is known that hormones in the human bodyare responsible for many vital processes, and therefore their sharp and uncontrolled surge can cause both health improvement and certain troubles. Thus, directly during pregnancy, the woman's body begins to produce special hormones designed to ensure a healthy gestation of the fetus. Physiologically, this is a completely explainable fact, based on an ingrained sense of self-preservation (in this case, the mother's feeling of anxiety about the child). And, perhaps, no significant changes would occur if at the same time the concentration of already familiar hormones produced by the endocrine organs did not change in the body of the expectant mother. In short, the appearance of new hormones in combination with the increased activity of old ones just contributes to the so-called hormonal surge. And this phenomenon, in turn, causes acne on the body of a pregnant woman. However, such hormonal changes are an absolutely natural process that automatically starts in the body of any representative of the fair sex carrying a fetus under her heart. And behind the secretion of hormones in such large quantities are the endocrine glands of the body, including the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands and sex glands. Each of the endocrine glands changes during pregnancy. Thus, the pituitary gland increases in size by about 2-3 times, the thyroid gland also increases in volume (however, it is not at all necessary that such changes will occur with every pregnant woman, because the human body is individual). At the same time, all glands are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of various hormones, which together provokes their surge, and then is reflected in the quality of acne and other manifestations.
Progesterone - the main culprit of acne eruptions
Having figured out that the problem of rashes onthe skin of pregnant women is of a hormonal nature, it is necessary to determine which hormone is mostly behind these harmful effects. Most experts agree that in this case only the hormone progesterone can be blamed. As a rule, the higher its level in a woman's body, the more she may "break out" later. What is the mechanism of its action and how do acne appear during pregnancy as a result? Progesterone actively stimulates the accumulation of nutrients required for the 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, as a rule, accumulate in the form of subcutaneous fat, which becomes the main prerequisite for a rash during pregnancy.
Acne, acne and acne - is there a difference?
As mentioned earlier, the hormonal surgein the body of a pregnant woman can be very active and can lead to various consequences. Thus, the result can be just a few pimples somewhere on the chin, or a whole rash or acne can appear, uncontrollable and persistent. What should a woman, who also cannot be nervous, do in such a situation? And how can one generally distinguish between pimples, as well as pimples and acne? It is important to pay special attention to this. By and large, there should be no reason for strong anxiety in this case. Based on the above, we can conclude that any kind of rash is the result of a hormonal surge, and to a greater extent the hormone progesterone, which transforms the nutrients necessary for bearing a fetus into subcutaneous fat tissue. And what kind of rash will appear in a pregnant woman depends on the degree of progesterone activity and the individual characteristics of the female body. Now we can move on to the question of the difference between pimples, pimples and acne. In fact, a pimple and an acne are the same formation with the only difference that the first is a colloquial name, and the second is a medical one. There is actually no significant difference between acne and blackheads, but for better understanding, it is believed that blackheads are a milder form, and acne is a more advanced form (often typical for teenagers). Each of these concepts is directly related to the improper functioning of the sebaceous glands, which occurs during pregnancy due to progesterone. This means that it is not the difference between the types of rashes that is important, but the knowledge that will allow you to get rid of the disease in the postpartum period.
Other factors contributing to the appearance of acne in pregnant women
Of course, a surge in hormonal levels –the main reason for skin rashes during pregnancy in most cases. But since each organism is individual, other factors can also contribute to the appearance of the rash. One of them is overeating. It is known that eating disorders can contribute to many problems in the body (not only acne). Eating unhealthy foods with additives, dyes, preservatives and thickeners definitely has a detrimental effect on overall health and the condition of the skin in particular. And since the expectant mother, as a rule, eats for two and not everyone during this period of life follows a proper diet, allowing themselves to "break loose", it is not surprising that acne can appear on the face, back, shoulders and other vulnerable areas during pregnancy. Another possible cause of rashes can be stress. It is known that when in a stressful situation, the body uses all its hidden reserves, but cannot always cope with the emotional stress. In this regard, a person who is constantly nervous, sleeps poorly, has problems with the gastrointestinal tract and heart, and may also suffer from acne. And how is pregnancy not a stressful situation? That is why doctors strongly recommend that pregnant women be less nervous.
Diet for pregnant women who want to get rid of acne
It turns out that it is possible to completely control the appearancerashes during pregnancy are almost impossible. After all, it is absolutely impossible to subordinate the production of hormones to your will, just as it is impossible to completely protect yourself from stress. However, some things are not only possible, but also necessary. Every pregnant woman is obliged to monitor her diet. And this is not only about the ban on overeating (as mentioned earlier), but also about a thoughtful approach to choosing food products. So, a pregnant woman should exclude alcohol, citrus fruits, chocolate and coffee from her diet for a while. Refusing these products will already greatly contribute to the prevention of acne. It is also worth abstaining from sweet confectionery. For a great goal, it is worth making sacrifices!
A few recommendations for getting rid of pimples
So what should be done in order toget rid of the hated acne during pregnancy? After all, waiting for the hormones to calm down is sometimes quite difficult if your own reflection in the mirror has ceased to please the eye.
- In food should eat foods richpectin and vegetable fiber. It should be natural natural products, and for healthy peristalsis - plums, prunes and kefir. Also in the fight against acne you will be helped by natural cereals without additives.
- It is recommended to drink about eight glasses of clean water a day. It prevents dehydration, and also has the ability to partially block the hormonal surge.
- Physical activity is the guarantee of health in general and the solution of the problem with rashes in particular. Choose the right set of exercises for pregnant women and deal with them regularly.
- Also, do not squeeze pimples. It will only make things worse.
Don't forget about these recommendations during your pregnancy. And don't despair, all rashes will definitely disappear in the postpartum period!
