What do pregnancy pimples look like?

They look like the typical small, red pimples you used to get during your teenage years, often popping up on the face and back. In my time, we just washed our face with gram flour (besan) and water. Don't worry, child, these are just your pregnancy hormones and they will clear up on their own once the baby is born.

My dermatologist explained that pregnancy acne is caused by increased progesterone, which stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum. They usually present as red, tender papules or pustules on the lower face. She warned me to strictly avoid ingredients like retinol, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide, as they can be harmful to the fetus.

They look like small, annoying red bumps, sometimes with a tiny white head, usually clustering around the chin and cheeks. It is so frustrating when people talk about the 'pregnancy glow' and you are dealing with breakouts! Keeping your face clean with a very mild, soap-free cleanser really helps.

I just delivered my baby last month and had terrible pregnancy pimples in my first trimester. They looked like deep, painful red bumps under the skin on my jawline. Once I crossed the 4th month, my hormones settled and they disappeared completely, so hang in there, it is just a temporary phase!