Acne Breakout
Early pregnancy symptom
The chart
Comparison of how often this symptom is experienced by pregnant vs non-pregnant women.
After implantation (9 dpo+)
experiencing this symptom
does not impact
the probability of pregnancy
Overall (during the luteal phase)
experiencing this symptom
does not impact
the probability of pregnancy
About this symptom
Acne Breakout
Pregnancy can bring on acne or make existing acne worse. The surge of hormones during pregnancy results in the skin secreting more oils. This oily substance (sebum) combined with dead skin cells can clog pores. The most affected areas seem to be the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Stress can make acne breakouts worse, so in addition to using an oil-free cleanser and eating a healthy diet, be sure to take steps to relax and take care of your mental and emotional health. Daily exercise will help skin stay healthier too as it increases blood flow to the skin.
Includes: Oily skin, pimples, blemishes, white/blackheads
Summary of chart
An explanation of the affect on the probability of pregnancy for each day past ovulation or group of days.
0 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
1 dpo - 16 dpo
Does not significantly affect probability of pregnancy
17 dpo - 18 dpo
Slightly decreases probability of pregnancy
Detailed breakdown by DPO
Shows data for days where differences are meaningful.
| Day past ovulation | Pregnant vs non-pregnant |
|---|---|
| 18 dpo | 1.3 times less (-17%) |
Understanding the data
Pregnant women experience this symptom the number of times listed as often as non-pregnant. The percentage listed refers to the percentage increase or decrease between pregnant and non-pregnant.
Visit the dpo chart pages to view most common and significant positive and negative indicators of pregnancy for each day past ovulation.
Comments
What women are saying about this symptom.
Francobaby90 5 years ago
16dpo. Breaking out, no sign of af and still bfn. I'm starting to think I'm not even ovulating. : (
mamax4 7 years ago
6 dpo lots of pimples that I normally don't have.
clairede89 7 years ago
7 DPO and so many spots on my chin and cheeks. I am pretty sure this is not something that usually happens to me!
