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Acne vulgaris during pregnancy – management ensuring both maternal and fetal safety

Introduction and aim. Acne vulgaris represents a condition commonly encountered by women during pregnancy. However, its treatment becomes particularly demanding when occurring during gestation. The aim of this review is to present multiple strategies for management of acne in pregnant women, priorit...

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Published in:European journal of clinical and experimental medicine 2024-09, Vol.22 (3), p.646-652
Main Authors: Kurzeja, Jacek, Maciejewska, Danuta, Bartczak, Magdalena, Guderska, Urszula, Urbanek, Agnieszka, Rasmus-Czternasta, Adrianna, Czternasty, Filip
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Language:English
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Summary:Introduction and aim. Acne vulgaris represents a condition commonly encountered by women during pregnancy. However, its treatment becomes particularly demanding when occurring during gestation. The aim of this review is to present multiple strategies for management of acne in pregnant women, prioritizing both maternal and fetal safety. Material and methods. Review and analysis of the scientific literature available in November and December 2023. Analysis of literature. The study describes commonly used topical treatments and oral medications emphasizing difficulty and responsibility of assessing the safety of drug use during pregnancy. Apart from that, the importance of skin care is stressed with a focus on usage appropriate to the condition and pregnancy-safe cosmetics. The influence of diet and physical activity on acne development is also underlined, as well as the significant association between acne and mental health. Conclusion. Dealing with acne during pregnancy might be difficult; however, there are effective and safe acne treatments suitable for pregnant women, along with various supportive approaches. Considering above, the authors highlight a holistic nature of acne management that includes not just medication but also procedural interventions, skin care practices, diet, physical activity, and psychological support.
ISSN:2544-1361
2544-1361
DOI:10.15584/ejcem.2024.3.19