These are common acne and pregnancy FAQWhy does acne develop or get worse than before?
If you do start breaking out, or break out worse than before, it’s because of an increasing level of hormones in your body. Androgenic hormones like progesterone stimulate your oil glands to produce more oil, which leads to more acne.
The second reason is because of changes in hydration in your body. If you don’t drink enough water, the hormone secretions will remain undiluted and will not pass through the body as quickly.
When does acne typically develop?
Typically during the first three months (first trimester) when hormone levels are fluctuating. However, it is possible to experience breakouts at any time during pregnancy, or after pregnancy.
Will my acne go away?
As your pregnancy progresses, your acne typically improves, possibly because of higher levels of estrogen. After the first trimester, progesterone is produced by the placenta instead of the ovaries.
For some women, their skin can return to normal a couple months after they give birth. For others, however, the breakouts can return after they’ve had their baby because of a sudden decline in the production of estrogen. Sometimes their acne will disappear after a few months, and in other cases, it may not. Everyone is different.
What type of acne will I get?Typically, women develop cysts acne, pustules and blackheads. Body acne can also develop.
Will my baby develop acne if I develop it during pregnancy?
No. There is no correlation between developing acne during pregnancy and your infant having baby acne. Neither is there a correlation between pregnancy acne and children developing acne at later stages in life.
Is there any way I can prevent acne during pregnancy?
No. You can’t predict it and you can’t prevent it. In most cases, the skin clears up after the first trimester, or after giving birth. In the meantime, there are things you can do to take care of your skin safely.
When should I seek acne treatment help?
You should seek a dermatologist’s help before you consider buying any acne treatment, since your acne at this time is due to hormonal changes.
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