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Pregnancy cracks
Pregnant women suffer from cracks in pregnancy in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, which is the breakdown of collagen cells in the outer layer of the skin as a result of its rapid expansion, due to the growth of the fetus, the increase in the weight of the mother and fluid retention in the body, and these cracks appear more in the abdominal area compared with The rest of the body, and it differs from one woman to another depending on the type of skin and skin color, but in most cases they are brown lines that tend to reddish, gradually turning into a light color, then white, and eventually appearing in the form of white strands.
How do I treat cracks in pregnancy
Methods of preventing fissures in pregnancy
- Adopting a healthy and complete diet, rich in protein and vitamins, especially vitamin C.
- Drink ample amounts of water, at least two liters a day, to moisturize the skin and prevent it from becoming dry and itchy.
- Apply the body on a regular and daily basis with moisturizing creams and focus on the lower abdomen.
- Anointing the body with olive oil; Because it contains the antioxidant vitamin E.
- Showers in cold water, and avoid bathing in hot water, which leads to dry skin and losing its natural oils.
- Avoid using chemical preparations that contain aromatic ingredients in their ingredients. Because it causes dry skin.
Methods for treating cracks in pregnancy
- Using medicated creams rich in vitamin A for at least six months, to boost collagen production under the skin.
- Skin peeling using laser beams is under the supervision of specialists and in specialized centers, and the treatment requires many sessions, up to ten.
- The use of devices that rely on subcutaneous injection of very small amounts of carbon dioxide, as the injection expands the blood vessels in the dermis layer and increases the flow of blood carrying oxygen and nutrients to it, and contributes to the restoration of balance and restoration of damaged collagen cells, and treatment requires between 4 12 sessions.
- Use home mixes such as:
- Glycerin and lemon juice: Mix a quarter cup of glycerin with an equal amount of lemon juice and a few drops of rose water in a homogeneous manner, and rub the cracks with the mixture after bathing.
- Sage oil: Apply the cracks with sage oil twice daily for a month.
- Note: There is no effective treatment to remove pregnancy cracks 100%, but rather their severity is significantly reduced, so it is recommended to treat them at the beginning of their appearance when the threads are brown or red; Because the white strands indicate a high percentage of fibers that delay treatment.
