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Acne During Pregnancy

Health Encyclopedia: Acne

Definition

Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits."

Alternative Names

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin called pores become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. Normally, the oil glands help keep the skin lubricated and help remove old skin cells...

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Expert & Community Posts

Anti-Acne Prescription Medications

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I keep reading about lots of different types of acne medications but I'm not sure what I'm supposed... Read more »

Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Myths abound when it comes to quick fixes for acne. The appearance of zits causes most of us, no... Read more »

Six Strategies for Taming Teenage Acne

By Dr. Hema Sundaram , Health Expert

1. Play it cool but take action Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially... Read more »

Are the Meds You're Taking Causing Sexual Dysfunction

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...avoid an unwanted pregnancy (or in some cases for acne or to regulate an irregular cycle). but... Read more »

Infertility 101

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...heart disease Thyroid disease Accutane (prescription acne medication) and certain other... Read more »

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Health Guide

Acne

Acne vulgaris; Cystic acne; Pimples; Zits Treatment Take the following self-care steps to lessen the effects of acne: Clean your skin gently with a mild,... Read more »

Vasectomy and Vasovasostomy: Male Contraception

...fertility within 3 - 4 months after stopping hormonal treatment.Side effects of MHCs include weight gain, acne, and changes in mood. These side effects are typical of hormone-based... Read more »

Endometriosis: Medications

...crampsDiarrheaFatigue, unusual tiredness, weaknessHot flashesDecreased sex driveNauseaTrouble sleeping.Acne or skin rash (although low-dose OCs actually improve acne)Depression, irritability, or... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Medications

...male characteristics such as facial hair and voice change. Other side effects include weight gain, acne, and dandruff. It may increase the risk for unhealthy cholesterol levels. A few cases of... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Causes

...remain normal.The elevated levels of androgens (hyperandrogenism) can cause obesity, facial hair, and acne, although not all women with PCOS have such symptoms. Other male characteristics, such as... Read more »

Images

Acne, vulgaris on the back

Related News

Study: Doctors not communicating risk of birth defects

October 03, 2008

Physicians are not adequately advising women about medications that might be risky during pregnancy, according to a new study. More than half of the... Read summary »

Attacking Acne

May 05, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Acne is a problem written all over your face. Now, there's a new way to fight it, and it's helping... Read summary »

Cosmetic Injection Turns Back Time

March 19, 2007

By Vivian Richardson, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young skin is springy, stretchy and smooth. Those are... Read summary »

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

November 12, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Gaining too much weight during pregnancy may be harder on your baby than you think. A new report from the Kaiser Permanente... Read summary »

Depression Increases Preterm Delivery Risk

October 31, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals there may be a significant link between depression during pregnancy and preterm delivery. Preterm delivery... Read summary »

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