ACNE???

I have never had an acne problem. I get the usual 4 or 5 about a week before AF is due. This month my face broke out with the normal 4 or 5 zits about 2 weeks before AF and then today 6 days after AF arrived. I'm still bleeding and my face is a mess.  It seriously looks like pepperoni pizza.  I use my face wash and it doesn't help.  

Anyone else notice a difference with this after a m/c?  I had gorgeous skin the whole time I was pregnant.....I know that being pregnant can cause skin problems. I really hope that I'm not going to have to deal with acne now that I'm 27 since I have never in my life had this problem.

[Brittny27]

ANYONE????  


It almost looks like a rash little red bumps all over my face...

[babbles123]

I had bad acne too but now that I'm in my 7th month, it's starting to calm down.  I used a gentle cleanser like cetaphil and a sulfur based mask that dries the pimples out.  My doc also prescribed Clindoxyl for me which has helped a lot!  I also use mineral make up since regular make up can further irritate the skin.

[babydreams9]

I suffered from acne from age 15-19, it was miserable... and I get it sometimes now (I'm almost 24 weeks pregnant)...

I didn't notice any major skin changes after my m/c last year but it makes sense. Your hormones may still be a little off. Acne usually doesn't start in your mid-late 20's; if you have it it's usually temporary. So don't worry about having it permanently or anything.

Some tips: from my experiences I've found that the best cleansers are really mild ones - Cetaphil or Neutrogena Gentle Wash. Don't buy the super harsh acne-fighting cleansers; they make it worse by drying out your skin and making it over-produce oil to counteract the dryness, causing clogged pores and therefore zits appear. Make sure make-up is washed off completely every night. Use a moisturizer (an oil-free, non pore clogging type such as Neutrogena Daily moisturizer or Cetaphil moisturizer) even if your face is oily. Don't wash your face more than twice a day. Use a clean towel everytime you pat your face dry. Change your pillow case every few days. Don't touch your face any more than you have to - the oils from your hands, even if your hands feel dry, are bad for your face. Use high-quality make-up. Keep bangs/hair away from your forehead to avoid the transfer of hair oils to your face.

I know that was a lot of info, I just have an unfortunate deep understanding about acne and how crappy it is! Best wishes to you, hope it clears up. :)

[Brittny27]

Thanks for the tips. My SIL gave me some face wash from her work. She works for a dermatologist.  I'm gonna try it.  

I wear makeup very rarely and I wash my face in the shower and at night.  I hope that this clears up soon!  or I'm gonna start wearing makeup to cover it up