Health To Way Q&A Women’s Health Pregnancy & Prenatal Care

What changes will happen to the skin of pregnant women?

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Asked on:Apr 09, 2026 10:41 PM

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  • Mountain Mountain

    Apr 09, 2026

      After pregnancy, pregnant women’s skin What changes will occur? Due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, there will be some changes in the skin, which will happen to most pregnant women, but the severity will vary.

      Pigmentation: It is especially more obvious in the areola, vagina and center of the belly. About 70% of pregnant women have pregnancy spots (commonly known as butterfly spots) on their cheeks.

      Stretch marks: Pregnant women often develop stretch marks on their belly, outer thighs and breasts. It will vary to varying degrees due to personal constitution, genetic factors and hormonal factors. The pathological changes of stretch marks are that the epidermis becomes thinner and flattened, while the collagen fibers in the dermis deteriorate and the elastic fibers decrease.

      blood vessel changes :because female The increase in hormones causes changes in blood vessels. During 2-5 months of pregnancy, small spider-like vascular nevus may appear on the face, neck, upper chest, arms, etc., and erythema may appear on the palms.

      dermatofibroma : In the late stages of pregnancy, some small skin-colored or brown soft fleshy balls may appear, usually on the side of the neck, upper chest and under the breasts. Some of them may appear during pregnancy. Postpartum It falls off naturally, but part of it will always remain.

      acne : Some pregnant women will develop acne on their face, or the original acne will become worse. 》》》 What nutrients do pregnant women need every month?