Pregnancy acne?! :( treatment options??

[lovinglife28]

I had some mild acne during the dreaded teenage years but since then have only had the random pimple or two usually during my lady time of the month. That is, until pregnancy. it was the first, unknown to me at the time, symptom from pregnancy. It's only on my forehead and the pimples are fairly small(most of them but not all). They don't get to the point where you can get stuff out of them or anything but they make me feel very self conscious especially because I'm starting a new job shortly. I've tried different facial cleansers and a solution that is supposed to treat and prevent. It has done nothing. Anyone have a similar experience and know of anything I could try?

 

[HoneyBev]

It's like that for me, only I have it all over my shoulders and back. It is VERY embarrassing to me, but there's nothing you can really do, unfortunately. It's because of you're hormones! Just remember, this is all part of the "sacrifice" that comes with a baby! Easier said than done, but try to remember that and know you're beautiful no matter how your skin looks take care hun. xx

 

[Dobsd]

Argh don't even get me started! My chin resembles that of a teenager, got a couple on my cheeks, one on my forehead... I've never, ever had pimples on my body but now I've got them on my back and even some tiny one on my chest.
Pregnancy so far for me has been very much like regressing back to teen years... Spotty, mood swings, picky eater... What happened to the 'glow'? I think I missed that part

 

[EmzyJA]

I'm the same I hate it. I found using face masks help, anything that can help oily skin is good like face washes and cleansers etc. mine are still there but they do seem less since I've been using the face masks. Plus they're a nice treat and help your skin feel softer and smoother

 

[lovinglife28]

Thanks for all the replies. I will have to try a face mask and see if that helps. I can tell me oil production is way up especially on my forehead, it just feels gross. I've never had body acne but I think i'm starting to get it on upper back ugh, my baby is totally worth the sacrifice though. I don't wear much for makeup these days as it feels icky on my skin and my df has always said he prefers when I don't wear it so I don't much. I'm okay unless I think someone is looking at my skin and i just want to yell I'm pregnant don't judge me!! lol