Acne! Ugh!!

[USCgirl]

So, I had it with my DD and have it again and am not loving this phase.  What do you ladies do to treat fun pregnancy acne?  Tea tree oil?  Witch hazel?  Coconut oil?  All replies are appreciated.

[onyx]

I used neutrogena scrub and it works great to prevent breakouts.

[pickles4prez]

Oh man, it's hit me hard this time!
I'm using Lush Ultra Bland cleanser and Imperalis moisturizer with witch hazel thrown in there. Also Queen Helene Mint Julip mud mask for drying out those suckers.
Last pregnancy I remember my face cleared up beautifully in 2nd and 3rd tri, can't wait for that!!

[blanche]

I've been struggling with back and chest acne since going off BC. I saw a derm a few months back and told him we were TTC, so I was prescribed two "safe for pregnancy" creams -- Finacea and Clydomyocin. They only help to a degree. I also scrub my back and chest with benzoyl peroxide and I use Apricot scrub on my face (which is relatively clear compared to my back!). Although debated, SA and benzoyl are relatively safe for pregnancy since they're topical. So I'll continue using them....

[USCgirl]

blanche, so funny you mentioned those two meds, cause I was prescribed the exact two per-pregnancy, but fear to use them during pregnancy. Are they safe as a B class med?

[blanche]

Mar 2, 2015 13:05:11 GMT -5 USCgirl said:

blanche, so funny you mentioned those two meds, cause I was prescribed the exact two per-pregnancy, but fear to use them during pregnancy. Are they safe as a B class med?

Yup, both are category B.

[4furrypaws]

Oh boy...with my 2nd and 3rd Pg I got horrible cysts and back acne. I still have marks from them

So far only minor white heads this round...keeping everything crossed I don't get the cysts again.

I tried the Tea Tree Oil before and didn't think it really helped much. But that may be because they were cysts. It may work just fine on normal pimples/white heads. Maybe I'll try it again.

I use Cerave cleanser alternated with the Apricot scrub. And Cerave Cream Moisturizer <<<--- THE BESTEST!!

Good luck in finding something that works for you...it can suck so bad!!

[USCgirl]

4furrypaws, so glad you mentioned CeraVe! I have wondered how well it works. I will have to try it.

[4furrypaws]

Mar 3, 2015 2:24:47 GMT -5 USCgirl said:

4furrypaws, so glad you mentioned CeraVe! I have wondered how well it works. I will have to try it.

A dermatologist recommended it years ago to me and I love it! It doesn't dry out your skin and the moisturizer/cream works perfectly!   I also use the cream on the backs of my arms where I get KP...it keeps the bumps at bay!