skin

I had heard of eczema, but never on little babies. What is baby eczema
and how could mothers take care of it so they aren’t stuck with baby
albums full of splotchy red babies?

You’ll probably freak out about any rashes you find on your baby’s body.
You’ll always be checking your baby’s skin for any issues, and when you
notice redness or dryness you’ll be tempted to call the pediatrician’s
emergency line.

This is a touchy subject. If you’re like most moms, you read the title
and were appalled at the thought of anyone putting makeup on their
baby’s skin. All parents think their babies are perfect, so why should
this post even exist?

While watching TV today, an adorable commercial for baby lotion came on.
A beautiful, flawless baby laid on his back while his mom smiled and
doted on him in a soft, pastel color scheme.

Babies are prone to certain conditions that are more bothersome for their parents than for themselves. Some conditions and ailments look bad, but a baby might not even notice.

Many symptoms that are normal as an adult will seem outrageously worrisome when you notice them on your baby. For example, a minor sunburn or a scrape will probably go unnoticed on yourself but will make you loose sleep when you see them on your baby.

One common problem that newborn infants face is dry skin. Their skin is a lot more sensitive than ours, so they won’t respond the same to soaps and lotions.

New research is emerging from the growing field of nutricosmetics which
shows that one way you can stay looking your best while pregnant is by
eating!

Albinism is characterized by a lack of the pigment melanin in skin, hair and eyes. There are two main forms of albinism.

Accutane is one of the most infamous retinoids used to treat severe acne. Despite the fact that the drug was known to potentially cause severe birth defects, it was passed by the FDA for human use. Accutane may be the most widely known retinoid, but others do exist and continue to be used for a variety of skin conditions.

The effects of UV rays on the skin are well documented. Skin cancer, premature aging, and sun spots are all linked to sun exposure and overexposure.

Skin bleaching products are commonly used to lighten hair and skin, but be careful when using them during pregnancy.

One of the biggest money making markets is skin care. Skin care products are formulated to reduce the signs of aging, protect skin from UV damage, and heal dry, irritated skin.

While laser skin treatments are not thought to effect the fetus, skin-numbing solutions used to reduce pain associated with the procedure can leech into the bloodstream and negatively effect the growing. Such solutions are thus are not to be used during pregnancy. 

Thermage and Mesotherapy are two distinct beauty treatments that work to reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles and body fat. Thermage involves simultaneous heating and cooling of the skin while Mesotherapy uses injected chemicals and / or herbs to melt away layers of fat. Neither procedure is approved for use during pregnancy.

Some pregnant women develop tiny polyps, called skin tags, in areas
where skin rubs on clothing or skin rubs together. Commonly found under
the arms, between neck folds, or under bra lines on the chest, skin
tags are caused by hyperactive growth of a superficial layer of skin.

Collagen injections are typically used to create fuller looking lips. The effect of collagen injections on pregnancy has not been tested, which means the procedure is not approved for women who are pregnant or women who are trying to become pregnant.

Melasma, or red, splotchy skin, is often referred to as the “pregnancy mask”. While dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are effective treatments of melasma, they are not considered safe to use during pregnancy.

Botox can be used to reverse the signs of aging by relaxing muscles at the site of injection. Typically, cosmetic surgeons use Botox on the face to remove wrinkles and fine lines. During pregnancy, using Botox is not approve.

Anti-aging creams are included on the list of beauty treatments that are considered unsafe to use during pregnancy. This is because of the fact that most anti-aging creams include high doses of vitamin A.

Weight loss and aging can leave the skin under the neck sagging like a turkey wattle. While pregnant, there is very little that can be done for the turkey wattle.

Sun spots are characterized by dark spots that appear on the skin's surface. When sun spots occur in women who are not pregnant, they are called melasma. During pregnancy, the term used is Chloasma. Cholasma is the medical term for the Pregnancy Mask.

Stretch marks, or striae, are a type of scarring that can occur when skin stretches beyond the its limits. Stretch marks appear as faint lines that are typically reddish or purple in color.

Stretch marks, or striae, are a type of scarring that can occur when skin stretches beyond the its limits. Stretch marks appear as faint lines that are typically reddish or purple in color.

Blood volume and blood circulation increases during pregnancy and these changes are like a one-two punch on capillaries under the skin. The result of this can be spider veins: veins that can resemble spider webs running under the skin, hence the name.

Skin tags are common and are characterized by small growths that appear to hang off the skin. Skin tags during pregnancy are associated with increased hormone levels. There is no way to prevent these small bits of hanging skin, but pregnant women should find some solace in the fact that they are benign.

Skin during pregnancy is more sensitive. Expecting women may find that shaving causes razor bumps on their legs, underarms and personal areas.

Pregnant women have an increased risk of foot odor due to the swelling and spreading of the feet caused by pregnancy hormones.

Skin changes during pregnancy are common. All the hormonal changes that take place during pregnancy can change the look, feel and moisture level of a pregnant woman’s skin.

Droopy and torn earlobes can leave a woman feeling less beautiful every time she looks in the mirror. Unfortunately surgery is the only option for fixing droopy or torn earlobes and surgery can be very dangerous for pregnant women and their baby.