This is an old post but I find it very interesting! I am @ the end of my 2WW 10DPO & for the past few days my skin is getting BAD! I'm getting cyst type acne & tonight I have this HUGE 1"x1" THING on my forehead!!! It feels like a bug bite cuz it itches, but I don't have a mark anywhere! It looks like I bonked my head good!
I did Gonal-F this cycle & a trigger shot & I'm on prog. supp,'s so IDK if this is purely hormonal related???
I was getting really bad skin like this months ago when I had an endo cyst in one of my ovaries, but since that was removed & my diet is pretty good, it really cleared up nicely.....til now!
I'm HOPING it's cuz I'm pregnant! I don't usually have these issues before AF, if I do gey zits its after AF before ovulation. I also have a few small cyst type zits on my back & I NEVER get those!
Any thoughts????????????????
I had Horrible cystic acne during my whole pregnancy that I never had before. It was on my face, chest, back, and butt! My doctor told me I could use St.Ive's Medicated acne scrub. I think it worked a little. I am awaiting either AF or a positive HPT right now. ...and guess what is on my back right now. I hope this is a sign. Oh, and I had a girl with my first!
I had the worst acne and backne with my youngest. It sucks because you can't use anything for it, too many meds contain vitamin A, which is a major no-no. I just washed my face as usual, and hoped for the best. So far not hardly any with this one, but I didn't have issues with my first either.
Andi
I had really bad acne during my pregnancy. I never had prior to pregnancy.It started to get better toward the last couple weeks before delivery...but I still had some. My hospital photos from the day my daughter was born..I had a huge zit on each cheek perfectly symmetrical to one another, and one right between my eyes. About 2 weeks after I delivered, my skin went back to normal...I didn't get any scars or anything. Good luck hun!!! These are all the fun side effects of making that sweet little baby.
i havent had any acne on my face through out both pregnancys and i have 2 girls.
I had bad acne my whole pregnancy. I also get it at the time of A/F. Oh and I had a boy.
Well, I am 10 weeks and I have had no acne. I told my doctor at my visit today that I thought I was having a boy! (didn't want to tell him that I was looking at all the chinese lunar calendars :) But, he looked at my face and said, "If I had to guess, I would say you're having a little girl" He said that little boys hormones usually will make the mothers face break out..... I have been using Arbonne face products throughout the pregnancy, maybe this is helping?
Look into usiong Burt's Bee's tomato soap and toner. I know it sounds weird but it's really good stuff. It'a also over 90% natural so you don't have to worry about any harsh chemicals entering your system. Most health food stores carry it. I don't know how much it will help you b/c your's is pregnancy related, but it's probably worth a try.
I am 25 weeks pregnant and my face breaks out all the time although I had clear skin before. (Old wive's tales say that means you're having a girl since there is more estrogen in your body than before, but turns out I'm having a boy, so scratch that idea.) It's normal, try to get a facial cleanser with an exfoliating factor to it, it will diminish the dead skin cells that can irritate acne more. Ever since I bought an St. Ive's apricot scrub at Wal-Mart, my acne has decreased, not gone away, but lessened some. Keep the questions coming, it's the only way you'll find out. HTH
i had small pimples all over my face when i was pregnant... I miscarried on 1/5 and i STILL am having pimples where i never had them before.. This is due to those wonderful things we call HORMONES!!
my face is finally clearing up.. I still have a couple on my neck (jawline) and on the tops of my arms (ew).. haha
Good luck girl.. congrats on your baby!