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by Lusie123, Mar 03, 2008 10:27PM

I'm 11 weeks pregnant and am having the worst acne.. I never used to get this much.. It seems its everywhere on my face and chest.. does anyone have any advice for me??

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by JoyRenee

, Mar 03, 2008 10:29PM

It's just a pregnancy thing. You might be able to try Witch Hazel if it is safe during pregnancy. I always found cocoa butter to help me. Yes, moisturizing can help acne!!! I'll find you some proof if you don't believe me, lol! ;-Þ

by lidalbit, Mar 03, 2008 10:37PM

I've been using Neutrogena Anti Wrinkle Anti Blemish face wash for I don't know how long and I LOVE IT. It does contain Salicylic Acid and I had NO IDEA until today that you're not suppose to use it when you're pregnant. My lil boy came out just fine but after reading that I don't think I want to risk it this time if it true. But I'm still unsure of it....

by lidalbit, Mar 03, 2008 10:38PM

OOOH and I also use a moisturizer that contails LOTS of vitamin E in it. It's VERY good for your skin.

by lidalbit, Mar 03, 2008 10:40PM

sorry for my typo...I'm a lil bit sleepy right now and my eyes are starting to blur on me...LOL

by JoyRenee

, Mar 03, 2008 10:47PM

Ahhhhhhhhh... well I posted some sites but the MedHelp Moderator took them down (yes we have a mystery moderator---I even asked MH about moderating and they told me they hired someone---posters beware!!!).

Basically acne can be caused by dehydration of the skin. So if you hydrate with moisturizer and drink plenty of water, it can help in that department!

by dmladd, Mar 03, 2008 11:56PM

I had perfect skin until I got pregant. I know that proactiv made it worse but the clean and clear acne kit really helped. My skin broke out everywhere-my face, chest,back. My baby is already 4 months and my acne JUST cleared up. I am still dealing with a little bit but for the most part it is gone and now I am just dealing with all of the scars that it left behind. I am using the Neutragena acne mark fading cream. It is a small blue bottle that costs about 14 dollars. It smells really bad but it is seriously clearing up all of my scars and it came highly recommended by a friend that used to have acne. Good luck and don;t get discouraged. I know it can become very depressing but it is worth it for the baby. GOOD LUCK!

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