Pregnant and Suffering from Skin Problems?
Hi, it's Kiri from AMPERNA®,
There is a common myth that all women have glowing skin when pregnant. The truth is very different. Whilst some lucky ladies do have a glowing complexion thanks to the higher blood flow associated with pregnancy, many others experience a variety of skin issues.
When pregnant, your body goes through various physiological changes and there are several types of skin conditions that can occur. These conditions generally fall into three classes:
1) Hormone-related Hormone changes may cause several skin conditions such as stretch marks, hyper-pigmentation, thinning hair and brittle nails. 2) Pre-existing issues Common pre-existing conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis and psoriasis may flare up during pregnancy. These conditions may have been underlying for many years and only surface during pregnancy. Many of these conditions can also be linked to hormonal changes. 3) Pregnancy-specific There are several pregnancy-specific skin conditions that can arise during pregnancy and most of which only require symptomatic treatment and resolve postpartum. One common condition is pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP). This manifests as an outbreak of red bumps that can itch, sting or even cause a burning feeling. The bumps range in size and can combine to form plaques that cover a large skin area. They are most common on the abdomen, whilst legs and arms are also susceptible.
Hormone-related and pre-existing skin issues are very common in pregnant women. I help people with perioral dermatitis and acne during pregnancy, among other concerns.
Read more about pregnancy skin concerns here. If you would like help with the right skincare for you during pregnancy, contact me any time. All our products are pregnancy and breastfeeding safe (except for the 006 Retinol RX). | 
