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My chest looks like a teenager's face!!!

CMattusCMattus member
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Holy crap! I have never had an issue with acne on my chest or back.... ever! Maybe a pimple or two every now and then, but thats it! In the past couple of weeks, my chest and back are sooooo broken out, it seriously looks like I have chicken pox!

This has got to be pregnancy related because it is so severe and out of the blue....

Does anyone else have this problem? If so, what helped clear it up? I'm sick of wearing shirts that come all the way up to my neck!

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  • lcross8412lcross8412
    Yes, I have had the same issue.  My face has not broken out yet, but my chest is suffering.  Sadly, I just let it runs its course and tried to wear shirts that could hide it.
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    Holy crap! I have never had an issue with acne on my chest or back.... ever! Maybe a pimple or two every now and then, but thats it! In the past couple of weeks, my chest and back are sooooo broken out, it seriously looks like I have chicken pox!

    This has got to be pregnancy related because it is so severe and out of the blue....

    Does anyone else have this problem? If so, what helped clear it up? I'm sick of wearing shirts that come all the way up to my neck!

     

    Ditto. I use stridex pads and the pink grapefruit neutrogena body scrub. My DR told me any OTC acne treatment is fine, especially when in 2nd trimester. My face has cleared up and my back and chest are starting to clear. It takes a couple weeks, but I have had Back-ne before and this is the only combo that works for me.

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  • catycombscatycombs member
    I had it bad with my DD too. Hormones are fun!
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  • nychic1114nychic1114
    Same story here my chest is out of control sooooo many breakouts =(
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  • tbmadeamistaketbmadeamistake member
    Same problem!  My mom actually asked about it, she said it was how she knew she was pregnant with all four of us!  It's a pain but all part and parcel of pregnancy.  Personally, I'd rather a spotty chest than morning sickness!

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  • k8edgertonk8edgerton member
    Try the neutrogenia body wash... I also will use a micro-exfoliating wash on the problem areas. Just like you would on your face. Also, taking a shower at night will help to wash the day away and help with the acne. I have always struggled with this problem even pre pregnancy. I am an old pro.
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  • AMossyAMossy member

    Lurking...

    This happened to me during my pregnancy and I am sorry to say it lasted the ENTIRE pregnancy.  It was awful.  Cleared right up after DS was born though!  

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  • hey_little_birdhey_little_bird member

    my face and my chest and my back and my shoulders look like a teenager's face.

    Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree bar soap has helped my face immensely. i just started using it on my body and it's helping a little. i'm just glad it's getting colder so i can keep it covered up!

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  • MarxieVonTrappMarxieVonTrapp member

    Lurking as well...

    I was getting a lot of zits between my boobs and my esthetician said that the key is to keep the area dry and she suggested Johnson's Baby Powder.  I've been using it ever since and haven't had a zit there.

    mm 2/17/11 * dd born 4/20/12 * bo 1/3/14 * edd 1/21/ 1/15 

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  • starswingerstarswinger
    My chest starting breaking out weeks ago and this week it has spread to my face. UGH. It's so embarrassing as I'd never had issues with acne on my face growing up.
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  • MaeMBMaeMB member
    Ditto to the Neutogena body wash....it has helped a lot but unfortunately i still have a few blemishes on my chest and back
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  • WipzWipz member

    Tea Tree Oil...

    hubby says that is my answer for everything, but I swear the stuff is awesome.. spots, cuts, scratches, bites, athletes foot.. you name it.  Personally I prefer the Australian bodycare line but that can be a bicth to get here ... but its worth it to have it shipped in IMHO.  I love their skin wash, pure oil and shampoos... I just wish they would get the US  site up.. It's been in the works for wayyyy too long now.

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