How many weeks were you before you started to break out???

Question

Was it just on your face or your back and arms to?

Answer 1

About 3-4 weeks...that was a big thing that made me think I may be pregnant because it was a lot worse than it has been in a while. I have acne on my face and chest mainly and a little bit on my back. Try using a gentle face cleanser in the spots that you acne in the shower. It seemed to help me. Good luck!

Answer 2

Here is some information on this:Is it common to be more prone to acne when you're pregnant?
Pregnancy sometimes brings on acne or makes it worse. Higher levels of hormones called androgens can prompt the sebaceous glands in your skin to get bigger and boost production of an oily substance called sebum. This extra sebum, combined with the shed skin cells that line your hair follicles, blocks your pores, creating an environment in which bacteria can rapidly multiply. All this eventually leads to the inflammation and skin eruptions of acne.

Is there anything I can do about it?
You might not be able to prevent the problem altogether, but here are some tips that may help:
• Wash gently with a mild soap or cleanser twice a day, and if you use moisturizer make sure it's oil-free. Don't scrub your face with a washcloth, since scrubbing can make the problem worse. Instead, use your hands to gently wash your face.

• Pat your skin dry rather than rubbing it, which can irritate acne.

• Don't squeeze, rub, or pop your pimples — it'll make the problem worse and could lead to scarring.

• If you wear makeup, use products that are water- (not oil-) based and are labeled "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic," meaning they won't clog your pores and cause breakouts. Be sure to wash off your makeup before going to bed, too.

• Ask you doctor or midwife about using medicated gels or lotions. (If your acne is severe, you may need to see a dermatologist.) A number of over-the-counter and prescription products help clear up acne, but some of the ingredients haven't been well studied in pregnancy — so don't use any acne preparation without your caregiver's okay. It's particularly important to avoid the oral prescription drug isotretinoin (Accutane), which can cause serious birth defects. (Avoid using topical tretinoin-like Retin-A as well.) Prescription antibiotic creams containing erythromycin or clindamycin are perfectly safe, but stay away from those with tetracycline.


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I was lucky, i didn't break out. Good luck and congrats

Answer 3

i was only about 3 weeks along. and i hate hearing about women whose complexion is amazing while pregnant!! the problem is mainly on my face, but usually every month or so my back and chest will break out a little too. pretty lame. =)

Answer 4

I haven't broken out on my face at all, knock on wood. But around the end of the 2nd month I started getting these little red bumps on my chest, between my breasts and on the back of my neck. Small like heat bumps. They drive me crazy. I'm in my 7th month now and still have them.

Answer 5

My face actually began clearing up when I got pregnant.