Whether you’re dealing with the occasional zit or full-blown breakouts, adult acne can be tough to treat. But clear skin is possible. breastfeedingacne breastfeeding
when I started to really break out like I was a 16-year-old,” says Toronto mom-of-one Aileen Brabazon. “All of a sudden, I had big, red, juicy ones all around my jawline and down the sides of my neck.” Like many women, Brabazon experienced her share of acne in her teens, but she thought all that was behind her. “This was unlike anything I’d experienced in my adult years,” says the now 41-year-old.
Overzealous mid-life skincare can contribute to acne, says Cohen. Older skin may require more intensive serums, lotions and creams, but it’s possible to go too far with a new-found anti-aging regimen. “Sometimes women start toAdd to that over-washing and exfoliating more than three times a week with products that are too harsh and you’re likely to be prompting your skin to produce an excess of oil, which can lead to unwanted breakouts.
But often, acne has nothing to do with lifestyle. “The majority of the acne I treat is hormonal,” says Kate McLaird, a naturopath in Toronto. Many women experience what’s been dubbed “post-birth control syndrome,” which occurs when women stop taking the pill after a long period of time, even years. Treating even a moderate case of pimples during pregnancy is tricky. “A lot of the ideal medications that we use for acne are contraindicated for pregnancy,” says Cohen. Oral retinoids have been linked to birth defects. Medications that regulate hormone levels, like the pill and spironolactone, as well as the often-prescribed antibiotics used to treat severe cystic acne are also off-limits prenatally and while lactating, he says.
Many over-the-counter products are considered safe for moms. A gel containing benzoyl peroxide can work wonders as a nighttime spot treatment for breakouts on the back and shoulders, though you should keep it off your chest if you’re breastfeeding. There are other options, too, if you prefer a more conservative approach:
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