Can acne be a very early sign of pregnancy?

Question

My skin suddenly broke out really bad this week and i never get acne normally. Im in my two week wait and overthinking everything. Could this be an early sign or im just hoping too much?

Dipti Chetty · Answer

Oh yes, instead of that famous pregnancy glow, I got a face full of pimples! Hormones really have a weird sense of humor.

Minakshi Khanna · Answer

It's a very common early sign due to the sudden surge in progesterone. Just keep your skin clean and avoid popping them.

Navya Sanyal · Answer

Haan beta, hormonal changes cause skin flare-ups. Just wash your face with mild besan or plain water, don't use strong chemical creams.

Smita Bagchi · Answer

I got terrible acne on my chin right before my missed period! Looking back, it was definitely my first clear sign of pregnancy.

Aditi Naidu · Answer

Haan na, mere face pe bhi bohot pimples aane lage the starting mein. Hormones level up hote hain toh skin change hoti hi hai.

Hema Raman · Answer

Yes dear, those pregnancy hormones can definitely cause sudden breakouts. Don't worry, it's very common and usually settles down after the first trimester.