Pimples - help!
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Topic: Pimples - help!
Posted By: emz
Subject: Pimples - help!
Date Posted: 17 October 2007 at 9:50pm
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Hi everyone, this is embarassing but I really need help on this one.
I've always had bad skin because of PCOS but for about a year before becoming pg my skin had cleared up. Well now its making up for lost time and I have pimples (well acne) EVERYWHERE!  My face (not too badly surprisingly), my back, under my boobs (I think that's more from my giganta-bossoms rubbing on my stomach!  ), and the weirdest one is I've now got them on my stomach, almost in a line down to my belly button.
I'm so self-conscious that I won't go and get fitted for a mat-bra because I'm so embarrassed and I hate it everytime I have to go to the m/w or go for a scan. Is there anything I can do? The only reason I can think of that they've come back is the crazy hormones, but surely I can control them somehow!  I've got a pretty good skincare regime which I now have to do all over my body and its still not working.
Can anyone help me? It's just another thing on a big list about this pregnancy thats making me absolutely miserable and I don't want to feel this way at all. 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 8:49am
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Aww no Emz thats not cool ------------- |
, what about popping into the chemist and speaking to them about it? They may be able to put you onto something that will help? Have you tried that clearsil(I think thats what it is) body wash? Clearsil works well for my DF who gets icky pimples sometimes where he shaves his face and neck.Posted By: nicolaann
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 8:53am
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Yeah it's probably those dam hormones, but maybe try going to a skin specialist. Even ask your MW or the pharmacist if there is anything you can try. Sorry I don't really know.
I'm sure lots of women get pimples in strange places when they are pregnant. I know I have some on my knees at the moment  Which I thought was very strange!!
And don't be embarrassed. Your MW is going to see a lot more yet luv he he  ------------- Nicky, Mum to Alex (5) & Sophie (3) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 9:30am
| I had stupid pimples under my boobs too. And I'm sure you are right that its from giganta boobs rubbing on your stomach. It would explain mine |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 1:37pm
| Thanks, yeah will bring it up next time I'm at the m/w to see if she has any suggestions. Oh you gotta love all of these things that noone ever tells you about pregnancy! (Not that it would put me off - it's just annoying!) I've got more blimin' acne than a pimply teenager! |
Posted By: jamesmum
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 1:42pm
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I got REALLY bad acne on my face when pregnant last time. I never found anything that cleared it. I was hopeing to get away with it this time, but my face has started to brake out again
Sorry no help, its these stupid hormones |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 1:44pm
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oh emz big hugs - It really sucks when your body goes rogue on you ay?
I haven't got the pimples but the skin under my boobs is chaffing heaps because of them sweating when I wear a bra (which I have to because mine are ginormous too) Yeah the MW might even be able to refer you somewhere so it's cheaper than if you just roll up there yourself. It's ok to feel crappy about this - I often feel cheated when I read about the other girls buying cute maternity tops and bras and I can't even manage a boulder holder. Just hang in there and try to look forward to the good stuff.  -------------  
 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 4:01pm
cant help with the pimples but the sweaty boobs thing if you put a bit of powder wher it rubs it will help reduce the chafing. a good excuse to start buying baby powder !? |
Bobbie wrote:Posted By: megrac
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 4:39pm
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i had real bad acne while pg as well like not too bad on my face but my neck chest and back was real bad large red and quite painful now one month afther having baby it is slowley clearing up although i have some quite bad scars which i am hoping will fade with time. yes not looking forward to summer and puting on singlets. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 4:42pm
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ive got it terribly too. ive started using a very tiny amount of clean and clear (with the benzyl peroxide) over my chest, my back, and on my cheeks.
i put a dab of clearasil spot clearer on each of my pimples but only every second day, as my skin is very sensitive at the moment. ive noticed a big difference this week since using it. |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 5:24pm
| Can you use benzyl peroxide on your skin when pg? Cos I used to use proactive but I've been cautious about it during pregnancy. |
Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 5:56pm
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What about dabbing some tea tree oil on the affected areas? I know some people don't use it during pg but my MW said it was ok... -------------    
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 18 October 2007 at 8:35pm
| Ooo good thinking! Will have to buy some tomorrow. Thanks for the suggestions, I feel a bit more 'normal' now IYKWIM. |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 19 October 2007 at 3:46pm
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i used proactiv throughout my pregnancy it was great, i did check with my doc first tho and she said yup its ok ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |