Why do pregnant women have spots on their faces?

Everyone will encounter different symptoms at different times. For example, during pregnancy, women may have spots on their faces. So do we all know clearly what causes spots on pregnant women's faces? Let's learn about this with the editor today. Whether you are an expectant mother or a young unmarried woman, you can learn it. It is always good for you to know more!

Pregnancy is a very happy thing, but with the changes in endocrine system, about 70% of expectant mothers will have large and small yellow-brown "butterflies" on their faces, which greatly affects their appearance. Because of endocrine changes during pregnancy, the nipples, areolas, midline of the abdomen and genitals of most pregnant women become darker in color, with the degree of depth varying from person to person; the color of existing moles also darkens. Some pregnant women will develop brown spots on their faces four months after pregnancy. They are distributed on the bridge of the nose, cheeks, and forehead. They are butterfly-shaped and called "pregnancy spots." However, as long as the skin's oil secretion is sufficient, the acidity and alkalinity are balanced, and the metabolism is smooth, it is not easy to develop spots during pregnancy.

Prevention of pregnancy spots

1. Sun protection: Pigment spots are most afraid of sun exposure. Excessive exposure to sunlight or X-rays or ultraviolet rays can trigger pigmentation and aggravate it. Even fluorescent lamps used for indoor lighting can aggravate pigmentation by stimulating ultraviolet rays, so pigmentation can be considered a physical damage skin disease. Sun exposure can increase the activity of melanin, causing an increase in the melanin content in the basal layer of the epidermis and the formation of spots. In the summer, there is plenty of sunlight, the spots are active frequently, the number of spots increases, the color deepens, and the damage becomes larger; in the winter, there is less sunlight, the number of spots decreases, the color becomes lighter, and the damage is reduced. From this we can see that sun exposure is an essential factor in the occurrence of pigmentation, so patients should try to avoid prolonged sun exposure, especially in summer.

2. Prevent various ionizing radiations: including various glass shell display screens, various fluorescent lamps, X-ray machines, ultraviolet irradiators, etc. These adverse stimuli can produce similar consequences to strong sunlight exposure, and may even cause more damage than sunlight exposure, resulting in worsening of pigmentation.

3. Use various invasive treatments with caution: including freezing, laser, ions, strong acids and alkalis and other corrosive substances, otherwise it is easy to cause disfigurement.

4. It is taboo to use "quick-acting freckle cream" containing harmful substances such as hormones, lead, mercury, etc., because there are too many side effects.

5. Quit bad habits such as smoking, drinking, staying up late, etc.

6. Drink more water and eat more vegetables and fruits.

7. Pay attention to rest and ensure adequate sleep. Lack of sleep can easily cause dark circles under the eyes and make the skin gray and dark.

8. Maintain a good mood. When you are in high spirits, your skin will be good, but when you are in a bad mood, the opposite effect will occur.

9. Avoid irritating food: irritating food can easily cause skin aging. Especially coffee, cola, strong tea, cigarettes, alcohol, etc. The more you eat, the faster you age, causing melanin molecules to float on the surface of the skin, making dark spots larger and darker.

How to get rid of pregnancy spots

1. Reduce sunlight exposure: Sunlight exposure can aggravate pregnancy spots, so when going out in the summer, you should wear a sun hat and apply sunscreen (thicker than usual) to avoid direct sunlight on the surface of the skin.

2. Control your weight: During pregnancy, avoid gaining weight too quickly. Generally, your weight should not exceed 10-12 kg during the entire pregnancy.

3. Correct bathing: When bathing, insist on using cold and hot water alternately to rinse the corresponding parts to promote blood circulation in the affected area, and apply protective oil after bathing. This method also has a preventive effect and can be used before pregnancy spots appear.

4. Supplement vitamins: Pregnant women should eat more foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus, strawberries, vegetables, etc. They should also eat more milk and its products rich in vitamin B6.

5. Skin massage: Properly massage the skin to increase skin elasticity, because good skin elasticity helps it withstand the changes during pregnancy.

Now I have explained clearly enough why pregnant women have spots on their faces. You should pay more attention to this knowledge in your daily life. When you are really pregnant, you can prevent this situation in time and continue to maintain your beautiful and youthful appearance. Finally, the editor wishes every pregnant mother to give birth to a cute and healthy baby smoothly!