Who is at risk of developing melasma during pregnancy?

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Pregnancy causes many changes in the body, including changes in the skin, such as melasma. For the most part, melasma during pregnancy will disappear on its own after delivery. However, mothers can take care of their skin to help reduce and prevent further melasma.

Melasma appears as large, สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน, darker patches than your skin tone, ranging in color from light brown to dark brown, and in sizes from small to large. If you don’t take precautions, the patches will spread and become deeper in your skin. Sun exposure makes it easier for freckles to appear during pregnancy. Also, mothers with dark skin and a family history of freckles are more likely to develop freckles during pregnancy.

How to care for and prevent freckles during pregnancy It is important to take proper care of your skin during your pregnancy. Here are some ways you can care for and prevent freckles.

  • UV rays in sunlight can trigger melasma and make it worse, so you should apply sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays with SPF>30 regularly and make it a habit every day, even if you don’t leave the house, because the sun is a major factor in causing melasma during this period. Sometimes just driving and sitting by the window can trigger melasma.
  • Avoid the harshest times of the day. Exposure to intense sunlight can stimulate the production of melanin, which can lead to increased freckles on the face. Avoid leaving the house during the harshest times of day, which are between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you must leave the house during these times, use a hat and an umbrella or jacket to protect yourself from direct sunlight.
  • Melasma medications often contain harmful substances such as hydroquinone, Vitamin A, Retinol or BHA. These substances should be avoided during pregnancy because they can have adverse effects on the fetus. Anyone who is treating melasma 
  • Drinking enough water is important to keep your skin hydrated and prevent freckles. Water is essential to maintain the balance of your skin’s creams and helps in your skin’s cleansing process.

Mostly after giving birth, when hormones return to normal, freckles will gradually fade within 1 year. It also depends on the care during pregnancy, such as trying to avoid the sun and applying the cream as recommended. It may be continued after giving birth until satisfactory results are achieved. During breastfeeding, you should also choose to use safe creams.