Do we get pimples during early pregnancy?

Question

My skin has suddenly broken out with a lot of pimples, and I'm also feeling a bit nauseous. Could this be a sign of early pregnancy? Do women usually get pimples in the initial stages?

Madhumita Chaudhuri · Answer

Hormones can do crazy things to your skin. Make sure you get your regular thyroid and hormone tests done as advised by your doctor, as that also impacts acne.

Namita Kulkarni · Answer

Yes, early pregnancy acne is extremely common. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser twice a day and try not to pop or pick at them.

Ranjana Karunakaran · Answer

I totally understand how frustrating it is to deal with breakouts when you are already dealing with nausea. Hang in there, it is just a passing phase.

Subhadra Tanwar · Answer

I freaked out when I got big painful pimples on my neck! I kept thinking my hormones were messed up, but my doctor assured me it is very normal.

Anjali Dash · Answer

Ha! I expected a glowing face but got teenage-level pimples instead. Don't worry, it's just your hormones working overtime to build a baby.

Muskan Rathore · Answer

Trust me, it will go away! I had terrible skin early on, but by the second trimester, that famous pregnancy glow finally kicked in.

Vrinda Kunder · Answer

Yes dear, hormonal changes can cause skin breakouts. Just stay positive, drink water, and let your body adapt to this beautiful change.

Bela Babu · Answer

Actually, my face became a total pimple factory in the early weeks yaar! It's all because of the progesterone surge, totally normal.

Arpita Pai · Answer

Oh my god, yes! My chin is full of acne right now in my first trimester. Does this get better in the second trimester?

Amita Boloor · Answer

It is very common due to hormones. Please just make sure you don't use any strong chemical acne creams without asking your doctor, as some ingredients aren't safe.