In this video We Will let You Know Top 10 Common Skin Changes During Pregnancy Skin Care During Pregnancy
For some of us, it’s all about the healthy glow, but for others, pregnancy comes with a side of skin issues – everything from rashes and stretch marks to extra sweat and darkened skin.
Most women experience some kind of change to their skin when they’re pregnant, and it differs from women to women – in fact, it can even differ from pregnancy to pregnancy!
The good news for those who experience skin changes during pregnancy is that most of them disappear after you give birth.
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Top 10 Common Skin changes During Pregnancy
Described as ‘tiger stripes’, or ‘badges of motherhood’, the medical term for stretch marks is ‘striae gravi-darum’. They appear when the under layer of the skin breaks in areas to create red, pink, purple or brown marks (depending on your skin type).
Rashes
Many women will develop a generalised ‘pregnancy rash’ all over their belly and different areas of their body. This can sometimes be referred to as ‘PUPPS’ (Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy) and is annoying, but normal, and will go away after bubs is born. If the rash is severe and ongoing, you may need to see your caregiver to rule out other possible causes (such as scabies, eczema or a fungal infection).
Itchy skin
You may be more susceptible to itchy skin if your skin is dry (particularly in the winter months). As the pregnancy continues, the stretching and growing of your skin can aggravate itchy sensations.
There are plenty of ways to treat itching – using oatmeal or emollients in the bath or shower is a popular choice.
If the itch is really unbearable, some caregivers will prescribe antihistamines or steroid creams (to be used very sparingly when in desperation).
There is some research that shows small doses of aspirin can be effective but this can thin the blood and reduce its ability to clot well. You should only take aspirin during pregnancy if medically prescribed.
Dark spots
There are many areas of your body that can noticeably darken during pregnancy – patches on your face (also known as the ‘mask of pregnancy’ or ‘chloasma’), nipples, the skin under your arms, between the upper legs, and around the vaginal area.
Skin tags
These are small (as in tiny) pieces of skin that ‘overgrow’ and can occur anywhere on the body. Skin tags occur more frequently during pregnancy because of the body’s increased metabolism. While they can be annoying and unsightly, resist breaking them off as they may bleed.
Sweating more than usual
Pregnant women tend to sweat more. This extra bodily ‘treat’ occurs because during pregnancy, the skin’s sweat glands work overtime. This can happen day and night (and continues for many women who breastfeed). Salt lost through extra sweating is possibly thought to contribute to leg cramps in the hotter months.
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