Pregnancy & Acne on the Legs

During pregnancy a women's body goes through a lot of changes, including changes that affect the skin. Some women develop acne, not only on their face, but also on their legs.

Effects

• Women who experience acne on their legs during pregnancy have bumps on their skin that are small and red in appearance. Some of these bumps may develop puss.

Causes

• Acne on a woman's legs during pregnancy is caused by extra hormones producing more oil.

Treatments

• Treatments for acne on a pregnant woman's legs include keeping the skin clean, applying benzoyl peroxide and retinoids.

Considerations

• If left untreated, acne can damage the skin on the legs of a pregnant woman. Such damage includes changing the skin's color and causing scars.

Warning

• It is important to consult a doctor before taking medications or using creams to treat acne during pregnancy. Even all-natural and over-the-counter products can be harmful to the unborn child.