During pregnancy, changes occur in the skin and hair due to the effect of hormones. The skin may become oily or dry. Melanin receptors in the skin become more sensitive to sunlight with the influence of hormones. This may cause blemishes on the skin. For this reason, it would be appropriate for pregnant women to use protective cream and a wide-brimmed hat, especially in places where the sun is intense.
Acne may occur on the skin during pregnancy, especially after the 8th week. Rarely, existing acne may decrease. Most fundamentally, it is necessary to keep the skin clean. Creams and medications containing isotretinone should never be used for acne. It has been proven that these cause congenital abnormalities in the unborn baby.
In the later stages of pregnancy, a thin line extending from the belly button to the middle of the groin is formed (linea nigra), which is initially light in color and then gradually darkens. It also darkens around the belly button and around the nipples. All of these disappear after pregnancy and are natural.
Redness in the palms of the palms (Palmar erythema) may occur in pregnant women due to the effect of estrogen and is natural. In non-pregnant women, this change may indicate a problem in the liver. If it causes itching, a moisturizer can be used.
Cracks may occur in the skin due to the stretching of elastic and collagen fibers due to the growth of the abdomen. Using a moisturizer for this provides comfort. The use of cosmetic products does not affect the result much. This change can be observed in both those who have given birth less often and those who have given birth many times. The person's skin structure and genetics are important.
Itching on the skin is mostly innocent. Itching that rarely develops during pregnancy due to the accumulation of bile acid in the bile ducts is important (intrahepatic cholestasis). This has risks for both the pregnant woman and the unborn baby. A doctor should be consulted immediately.
During pregnancy, spider web-like reddish formations with a dark center and branches around the skin may appear on the skin. We can consider liver problems in normal people. However, these formations occur during pregnancy under the influence of estrogen and are innocent.
Nails can soften and break easily under the influence of hormones. Using a moisturizer helps. It is appropriate to use gloves for cleaning to avoid the effect of detergent.
For skin care, products containing the least chemicals should be preferred and retinoic acid derivatives should never be used.
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