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Severe Acne During Pregnancy

Severe acne probably wasn’t the type of “glow” you were hoping for during your pregnancy. Unfortunately, for many expecting mothers, acne is often worse early in pregnancy, clearing up the closer you get to your due date. Although many treatment options for acne are off limits while you’re pregnant, there are still ways you can get clearer skin.

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Acne Face Masks

Stress, shifting hormone levels, certain medications and even air travel can all cause acne flareups — whether you are 15 years old or 40 years old. Any one of those factors can leave you with a major case of acne. While long-term treatment with gentle cleanser and salicylic acid spot treatment works fine, an acne mask can help speed your breakout on its way a little faster.

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Medication for Inflamed Acne

Inflamed acnes goes beyond having an unsightly zit or pimple that clears up in a few days. When pimples become infected with bacteria, then the area affected becomes swollen and red. And while we all would like to believe this is a problem left behind with the awkward teenage years, it does commonly affect adult women. Changes in hormones during pregnancy, menstrual cycles and changes in the use of hormonal birth controls are common causes of inflamed acne, according to the Mayo Clinic. Luckily, there are several effective options for treating inflamed acne.