This document discusses skin care during pregnancy. It notes that pregnancy causes hormonal changes that can affect a woman's skin. Certain acne medications and other topical treatments contain ingredients like retinoids and salicylic acid that are not safe during pregnancy. The document provides guidance on common skin conditions in pregnancy like acne, dark patches, skin darkening, stretch marks, hair loss, and itching. It recommends moisturizing and avoiding unnecessary oral or topical medications without consulting a dermatologist first.

1. Dr. Madhulika Mhatre
Dermatologist & Cosmetologist

2. • Pregnancy causes many
changes in a woman’s body
due to hormonal changes
• To maintain healthy and
beautiful skin during pregnancy, you may need
to reconsider your skincare routine.
• You need to learn what products are safe for
you - and your baby - to use on your skin
during your pregnancy.

3.  Retinoids – content of Acne medication
 Salicylic Acid – content of acne medication,
facewashes, peels
 Discuss all herbal treatments. ‘Natural’
doesn’t always mean ‘harmless’
 Do not take any oral/topical medications
without doctors advice

5.  Acne is common during
pregnancy and may last
for several months even
after delivery
 Many acne care products
are safe during
pregnancy; avoid
retinoids and salicylic
acid creams
 Oral : Avoid Isotretinoin,
Tetracyclines

6.  Dark patches on the
cheeks
 Prevent: Use
sunscreens
 Treatment: pigment
reducing creams
that are safe in
pregnancy –
glycolic, kojic

7.  Darkening of skin-
underarms, thighs,
arms, abdomen
 Usually subsides on
its own post
pregnancy

8.  Most distressing skin
manifestation due to
stretching of the skin
during pregnancy
 Prevent: Moisturize
several times a day
with creams
containing cocoa
butter/shea butter or
almond oil

9.  Very common during
and after pregnancy
 Prevent: healthy
nutritious diet, iron
rich foods
 Treatment : Only if
severe, biotin
supplements
 Avoid minoxidil and
finesteride
preparations

10.  Itching is a
common symptom
experienced by
pregnant females
 Wheals or red
bumps especially
around the
abdomen may be
seen

12.  Do NOT panic
 Consult your
dermatologist if any of
the above problems
 Do not SELF-MEDICATE

13. Thank you