During pregnancy there are changes in hormone levels of the woman. Due to this the skin secretes more oil and results in acne. This condition is also called a skin breakout during pregnancy. Women who have more tendencies for breakout suffer more intensely. One should avoid using greasy cosmetics to prevent this acne problem.

Increased oil gland activity creates clogged pores and, in turn, causes outbreaks of lesions which are commonly known as "pimples" or "zits". These lesions are generally found on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulder regions. Teenagers and pregnant women suffer more from this. There are some things that you can do to prevent these breakouts during pregnancy.

Cleansing your skin properly will keep breakouts during pregnancy to a minimum. Use an oil-free face cleaner; avoid soaps with harsh chemicals and added oils. Rinse well with lukewarm water. This regime will help to keep your skin breakout free.

Another important thing you must not do when dealing with acne has to do with prevention. It is important to keep your hands off from those affected areas. Touching the areas will only make it worse. If you touch or pick them, it can cause spreading of the bacteria. Also, picking can even create scars.

During pregnancy it is important to reduce stress. It is not only helpful in your overall health, but also for your breakouts. Eating a healthy diet also helps along with stress management. Regular exercise also helps in controlling this problem. Regular daily exercise increases blood flow to the skin, and helps it to stay healthier.

Treatment of this condition includes the use of a topical medicated drug. Besides the mentioned topical medicated drugs prescribed during pregnancy that specifically attack the breakout problem, antibiotics have also been helpful in stopping or slowing the spread of these breakouts. The first and foremost thing to keep in mind is do not squeeze, pick or hand scrub, since this condition is for the most part a problem that occurs under the skin within the hair follicles of the human body.