More than 90% of women develop skin abnormalities and changes during pregnancy which can potentially have a huge impact on their life.1 These skin changes can be very distressing for women, so it is important that as practitioners we are able to offer safe and effective treatment plans. This article explores how we can achieve this with appropriate skincare.
Women experience many physiological changes during pregnancy, including hormonal increases (such as oestrogen, progesterone, prolactin, b-HCG), a shift in blood flow to account for the developing foetus, a change in immune response and also changes to the metabolism of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.2 As these physiological alterations occur, skin abnormalities may develop as a consequence, including pigmentation issues and acne. These disorders are attributed mainly to the rise in oestrogen and progesterone, making them most…
