Oily skin and pimples

[first_time_mummy]

Ive had a severe breakout of pimples lately.
was wondering if this was linked with my pregnancy.

Ive never suffered acne or bad pimples, but lately have had one after the other, and my skin is so oily and red and blotchy.

When i touch my nose, forehead or chin, I can see the oily residue on my fingers.


Yikes! will this settle down after the baby?

[Purple Penguin]

Isn't pregnancy wonderful...lol... i'm exactly the same, breaking out in pimple... around my hairline, all over and through my hair and on my shoulders... although it's not as bad as it was...

[*suz1*]

I had bad acne with my son that cleared up by my 2nd tri. My skin has been fine since having him. Fingers crossed no acne with this bub but it's early days yet.

[Jellyfish]

Definitely had this issue! Still isn't completely clear but it is getting there... hormones are fun things, hey!

[*TripleJ*]

i broke out really bad well really bad for me as i never really got pimples or acne even in high school i was lucky i only ever got one big one every now and then and i loved it having clear skin and now i dont like looking in the mirror lol

[Ellee05]

I too suffered acne from about 6wks but my skin has settled quite a lot. Now just a couple on my face and the odd little one on my chest. I changed my skin care range to suit my skin though - so I thinked this could have helped.

[Serenitylee]

I broke out in pimples as soon as I fell pregnant then after the first trimester they all cleared up and I have never had one again!

[first_time_mummy]

I broke out in pimples as soon as I fell pregnant then after the first trimester they all cleared up and I have never had one again!

yeah i think thats whats happened to me,
cause i had it really bad within the first week of falling pregnant, it was bad for atleast 6 weeks, but now its not too bad.
I wear a powder make up to try and cover the oil, but by lunchtime, my face was just so greasy.

its not too bad now, and im 12 weeks, so fingers crossed that its gone in 2nd trimester....

[samantha-jane]

I've always had pimples but pregnancy is making them worse, across my chest and my back is covered. Especially my hair, can wash in the morning and it's oily again my midday

[Taurean]

I never realised that 'pregnancy glow' was referring to the glow of red, ouchy zits!! LOL!

I've been bombarded with pimples on my face and back and I hate to boast, but I normally have beautiful skin! My OB assures me it's just the good old hormones and if it doesn't settle by the third trimester, I should be free of them not long after the birth.

I've just recently bought Proactiv and although it gets the all clear (pardon the pun!) for use during pregnancy on many website, I want to clear it with my OB before I start using it.