Do you get acne in early pregnancy?

Question

My skin has suddenly broken out badly, chin and jaw full of pimples like my teenage days. Im around 6 weeks. Is this a hormone thing in early pregnancy or unrelated? Anyone else got acne early on?

Deeksha Lohia · Answer

My dermatologist advised me to avoid salicylic acid and retinoids completely as they are unsafe. She recommended only basic, pregnancy-safe face washes.

Aditi Kulkarni · Answer

Yes, hormonal changes lead to increased sebum production, which causes acne. It is very common in the first trimester and usually settles later.

Deepthi Sanyal · Answer

My skin was completely breaking out along with my terrible morning sickness. Just wash your face with a mild cleanser and don't pick at them.

Chitra Murthy · Answer

I got huge breakouts on my cheeks! Honestly, I couldn't tell if it was the pregnancy hormones or all the spicy chaat I was craving haha.

Akanksha Bansal · Answer

I had terrible acne during those early weeks, but looking back now, it was all worth it. They vanished completely within a month of delivery.

Samhita Murthy · Answer

My mother used to make me apply a little organic sandalwood paste ghar pe. It keeps the skin cool and reduces the redness naturally.

Jyoti Hegde · Answer

Haan beta, sharir mein badlaav ki wajah se chehre par thode daane nikal aate hain. Thoda dahi ya dhoodh laga lo, theek ho jayega.