Along with many types of hormonal imbalances, there are many skin related problems during pregnancy. But generally it is not permanent but if proper care is taken then it can also be controlled. During this period, pregnant women should take special care of their skin.
The entire journey of pregnancy is very beautiful, but during this time women also have to face many challenges. One of the most common problems that many pregnant women face. That is the changes in their skin due to hormonal fluctuations. These changes can cause a variety of skin problems such as acne, skin stretch marks, skin darkening and melasma. Increased levels of hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, all cause oily skin, which can lead to breakouts and acne.
Most pigmentation is seen during this period. First on the face. Which is known as chloasma. Pregnancy mask is also known as melasma. Darkening of complexion around the face. Darkness and strain on the body. Sometimes women start losing a lot of hair during pregnancy or after delivery and there are a lot of changes in the nails. This means nails grow very fast, and a lot of acne can develop, especially if someone has a history of acne.
Prurigo of pregnancy, i.e. persistent itching and some sores and red spots on the body, also known as pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. These are the most common things that happen during pregnancy that are treatable but should not be left undiagnosed or untreated as it can be debilitating and even uncomfortable for the patient. Most of these problems resolve after the baby is born. are cured, but some problems like melasma, acne and hair fall may persist even after delivery.