Dr Corin Jullet Carlson Dermatology

Dr Corin Jullet Carlson Dermatology I am a specialist dermatologist. I take care of women's health and beauty.

Common Skin Problems After DeliverySome of the common skin problems post-delivery are:1. Stretch MarksDue to the gain an...
15/12/2021

Common Skin Problems After Delivery
Some of the common skin problems post-delivery are:

1. Stretch Marks
Due to the gain and subsequent loss in weight, women see stretch marks in many parts of their bodies after the delivery. These stretch marks will not go away completely but will become lighter with time. Initially, they will be pink, purple, or reddish-brown in colour. Eventually, the pigmentation will go away, making them look lighter.

2. Dark Spots
The stress that comes with motherhood can have adverse effects on your facial skin. The development of brownish spots is just one of them. To stop these dark spots from increasing, it is important to be gentle to the skin and cleanse it twice a day with a mild cleanser.

3. Melasma
Sometimes, during pregnancy, dark patches develop on the face. These are called chloasma or melasma. This change in the pigmentation occurs due to the high level of pregnancy hormones in the body. These hormones gradually decrease after pregnancy. While some brown patches may become less obvious, others may stay for good. Anyone with this condition must avoid constant exposure to the sun.

4. Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes
Dark circles and puffy eyes are the results of hormonal changes, as well as lack of sleep after childbirth. Your eyes express the tiredness that your body experiences post-delivery. Constantly waking up to feed the baby causes a lack of proper sleep, leading to dark circles.

5. Acne
Acne breakouts during or post-pregnancy are very common. High progesterone levels post-pregnancy can cause pimples to break out. If you have had clear skin throughout the pregnancy, then this may come as a surprise to you.

6. Hypersensitivity
Many of you may experience sensitive skin after pregnancy. Anything may cause your skin to react adversely. For example, even a little exposure to the sun may cause the skin to burn. Sometimes, your skin may feel irritated towards things like chlorine and detergent.

As mentioned earlier, some of the above skin issues may fade away with time, while some conditions such as skin allergy after giving birth may stay and require medical attention.

What causes postpartum skin changes?Your skin — your body’s largest organ — stretched and morphed to accommodate your ne...
15/12/2021

What causes postpartum skin changes?
Your skin — your body’s largest organ — stretched and morphed to accommodate your newborn (or multiples). Pregnancy-related skin changes arise for a number of reasons, including:

Hormonal swings

Vascular changes

Glandular changes

Structural changes in your skin

Pre-existing skin conditions that worsen (or sometimes improve) during pregnancy

Postpartum skin changes are mostly the continuation of pregnancy-related issues, but occasionally certain conditions like acne only crop up after giving birth. Is it any wonder that your skin is acting up? Give it time. It may take a while for the effects of pregnancy to wear off and your skin to return to normal.

Top postpartum skin issues
Don’t worry too much about your skin’s texture or appearance after childbirth. Your body has been through the mill, and the fact that you’re not sleeping very much doesn’t help at all. In many cases, your skin issues will resolve with the passage of time and some TLC!

Here’s what may be causing your postpartum skin problems:

Postpartum acne
A pimple-pocked face is annoying but often unavoidable. During pregnancy, your sebaceous glands kick into overdrive. These glands produce the oily wax, called sebum, that keeps your skin moist. Excess sebum can clog pores, leading to acne breakouts.

TOP POSTPARTUM SKIN ISSUESDon’t worry too much about your skin’s texture or appearance after childbirth. Your body has b...
20/11/2021

TOP POSTPARTUM SKIN ISSUES
Don’t worry too much about your skin’s texture or appearance after childbirth. Your body has been through the mill, and the fact that you’re not sleeping very much doesn’t help at all. In many cases, your skin issues will resolve with the passage of time and some TLC!
Here’s what may be causing your postpartum skin problems:
Postpartum acne
A pimple-pocked face is annoying but often unavoidable. During pregnancy, your sebaceous glands kick into overdrive. These glands produce the oily wax, called sebum, that keeps your skin moist. Excess sebum can clog pores, leading to acne breakouts. If you’re still pimply postpartum, here’s what you can do:
Wash your face twice daily. Use a mild cleanser and warm water.
Resist the urge to pick or squeeze. That could cause scarring.
Consult your doctor. Ask about which topical treatments to try.
Postpartum dry skin
Hormonal changes in pregnancy can leave your body parched, especially your face. To treat dry, flaky skin that persists after you’ve delivered, maintain a moisturizing routine.
Follow this dry-skin revival regimen:
Gently cleanse. In other words, no harsh soaps. Wash with a non-soap cleanser once a day and plain water the rest of the time.
Moisturize. Do it after your shower and before bed.
Avoid long, hot soaks or showers. You don’t want to strip your skin of its natural oils. Instead, take a 10- to 15-minute shower or bath (perhaps with added bath oil) in warm water.
Hydrate from within. Drinking plenty of fluids and including healthy, omega-3 fatty acids in your diet can help to keep your skin supple.
Use a humidifier (to add moisture to your environment).
Protect your skin from the sun. Apply a 30-or-greater SPF broad-spectrum sunscreen each day.
Take note: There can be other reasons your skin is bone-dry. For example, about 5 to 10 percent of women in the U.S. develop inflammation of the thyroid gland after pregnancy (a condition called postpartum thyroiditis).
At first, thyroid hormone levels in the blood spike. You may have anxiety, insomnia, fast heart rate, fatigue, weight loss, or irritability. In a matter of months, thyroid levels then plummet, and new symptoms surface, such as weight gain, constipation, depression, and, yes, dry skin.
It often resolves in 12 to 18 months, yet as many 20 percent of women may continue to have low thyroid levels. Your doctor can order a blood test to check your thyroid function.

❓What specialist should I see to help with the treatment of melasma?A dermatologist specializes in skin conditions. They...
17/11/2021

❓What specialist should I see to help with the treatment of melasma?
A dermatologist specializes in skin conditions. They can help you with the management and treatment of your melasma.

❓Does makeup cover up melasma?
Yes, but use cosmetics that include sunscreen and pay attention to any that may aggravate your melasma by irritating your skin.

❓What vitamins can I take to help with melasma?
Vitamin D helps keep your skin healthy in general. Your healthcare provider might test your vitamin D levels to make sure that you’re getting enough of it from high vitamin D foods such as meat, cereals, oily fish, and eggs. You could also take a vitamin D supplement. Start at 2,000 International Units (IU) per day.

❓Will melasma go away if I go off birth control?
If the hormones in your contraception are the cause of your melasma then, yes, it may go away. Typically it takes about three or more months for the melasma to fade.

❓Will melasma go away after I give birth? What about after breastfeeding?
Melasma will likely fade within three months after you’re no longer pregnant.

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