Acne During Pregnancy - How to Treat it
April 16, 2008 · Filed Under Acne Treatment · Comment
Many women suffer from acne during their pregnancies. Higher levels of hormones called androgens can inspire the sebaceous glands in your skin to get bigger and boost production of an oily substance called sebum. This extra sebum, mixed with the shed skin cells which line your hair follicles, blocks your pores, creating an environment in which bacteria can rapidly multiply.
Hormonal changes during early pregnancy often result in acne inflammations. Even if you have been blessed with clear skin all your life, you may experience terrible acne during your first trimester.
