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Stay Beautiful Safely
Keeping Skin, Hair and Nails Healthy
By Nicole Gray
In addition, Dr. Downie advises that pregnant women should not use prescription drugs, Differin (adapalene) or Tarazac, or over-the-counter drugs, Benzoyl peroxide or ProActive. Certain topical steroid creams, such as Clindagel (clindamycin) or Erygel (arithromycin), are safe for acne and eczema, but again only with the guidance of a qualified physician.
One of the most distressing dermatological concerns for pregnant women is melasma, which is often called the "mask of pregnancy" and is characterized by brown pigmentation on the cheeks, around the eyes, on the forehead and above the lips. To minimize melasma, Dr. Downie encourages her patients to continuously wear full-coverage sunblock with SPF 30 or higher; however, she reserves treatment with hydroquinone, a skin lightener, until after breastfeeding is complete. She also finds that chemical peels can help even out dark patches in her pregnant patients.
Still, problem hair can crop up during pregnancy. "Hair will shed during and after pregnancy, but you should be careful which hair care products you use," says Dr. Downie. "You should not use Rogaine (minoxidil). Instead, use deep penetrating protein-based shampoos, conditioners and reconstructors."
And, of course, there's the contentious issue of using hair dye. Dr. Downie suggests that women weigh the risks on their own, and she provides the following paradigm: "The AMA recommendation is to not dye your hair during pregnancy. If you dye your hair three times while you're pregnant, that's the equivalent of smoking one to four cigarettes."
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