Yes, oily skin Can be pregnancy symptom.
Changes in the skin, which may become oily or more dry, depending on the woman, are seen during pregnancy.
In addition to the increase (or decrease) in oiliness of the skin, onset of gestation is also marked by the following changes:
- Menstrual delay;
- Sore and swollen breasts;
- Dimming of the nipples;
- The woman starts urinating more often;
- Nausea and vomiting;
- Small bleeding (not always), accompanied by uterine cramps;
- Tiredness;
- Somnolence.
Pregnancy also leaves the skin more luminous and lush, due to the increase in fat cells in the body, which stretch the skin and improve its appearance. However, if a woman already tends to have oily skin, she may develop pimples
Yet, oily skin can also be polycystic ovary syndrome symptom, a disease in the ovaries that also causes acne, increased body hair and obesity.
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To find out if you are pregnant, the best wait for menstruation. If it is delayed, make a pregnancy test of pharmacy. If you are pregnant, consult your gynecologist, general practitioner or family doctor. If not, seek medical advice from a dermatologist, general practitioner, or family physician to evaluate oily skin.
