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Can Aloe Vera Be Used On Acne During Pregnancy?
by Sarah H
Not because you hear the word natural herbs can you think that all natural herbs are safe to use in pregnancy, as with all medications in pregnancy it is strongly recommended that you consult with a physician before proceeding to take any type of medication. It is strongly recommended that you should not take aloe vera by mouth during pregnancy, because it may cause cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and uterine contractions. It should also be avoided during breast feeding, because it can be passed on to the infant during breast feeding and cause complications for the newborn.
It is possible for you to use mild creams that contain aloe vera on your face for the treatment of acne during pregnancy, but you should still ask your physician about the safety of using these types of cream before you start using them to treat your acne while pregnant. You should also pay attention to the labels before purchasing any product during pregnancy, read the fine print as there is certain to be some warning ( as with most products) on whether it is recommended for women who are pregnant or women who may be breastfeeding.
Some of the recommended treatments that are relatively safe for the treatment of acne during pregnancy are benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin. Benzoyl peroxide is a topical medication that is often prescribed during pregnancy for the treatment of acne, it makes the old skin peel allowing new skin to surface, and it also has an antibacterial effect to prevent inflammation and infection. It is not really known how safe the use of this treatment is on pregnant women but researchers believe that the risk of fetal malformation is most probably very low. Take note however that when these creams are applied to the skin during pregnancy it is absorbed through the skin in very small quantities and that is why it is considered relatively safe to use during pregnancy.
Although the use of topical creams during pregnancy have been scientifically proven to be safe, those that contain sodium sulfacetamide should not be used during pregnancy, because research has found that can lead to toxicity, resulting in anemia and jaundice in newborns and further states that these topical creams should only be used during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Also topical creams that contain tretinoin should not be taken during pregnancy because research has found that women who used this topical cream during the first trimester of pregnancy had an increased number of birth defects.
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Find more information and resources on acne at understandingacne.net/ a website offering tips, advice and resources on topics such as acne problems, acne alternative treatment, aloe vera and even acne scar treatments.
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