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Itchy Rash During Pregnancy (?? Prurigo??)
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on January 16, 2010
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I'm 13 weeks pregnant with our second baby, and last Thursday I started having an itchy rash on random spots of my body. They look like tiny little bumps (sometimes th...
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- It could just be excema. I am pregnant as well and an itchy rash that started on the back of my hand- little bumps that spread a bit and now a patch on my leg. I looke...
- Had something similar the last week of my pregnacy. My doctors were also not sure about what it could be. Used cortizone after I gave birth but what worked wonders was...
- I'm thinking you should skip the general dr. appt. and work hard to get into the dermatologist as soon as possible. Certain things like eczema and psoriasis can flare ...
Weird Abdominal Rash Starting at 20 Weeks Pregnancy
Asked by Z.C. from Denver
on August 16, 2009
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Hi-wondering if anyone knows about abdominal rashes during pregnancy. I first got it at 20 weeks, and it would started around naval area, spreading then more to the si...
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- I had heat rash frequently when I was pregnant. It was worse where my clothing rubbed against my skin. The only thing I found that helped was (oddly enough) diaper r...
- Z., Try to cut out dairy for a few days to see if it works. My kids were allergic to dairy so while pregnant I had strange rashes as well when I ate dairy. Hope i...
- I get that rash every time I am pregnant. In fact, I usually figure out I am pregnant because of that dumb rash! It is basically a type of yeast infection. I just make...
Rash on Breasts
Asked by L.N. from Phoenix
on August 28, 2009
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I am currently 38 weeks pregnant. About 3 weeks ago my breasts started to get really itchy. It started slowly over a few days and then it was unbearable. It was lik...
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- Your OB didn't seem to think any thing was wrong? I had a rash on my stomache during my first trimester, it did end up going away on its own. But then in my last tri...
- you should ask your ob about your concern about inflamitory breast cancer right away. If you have it DAYS can count in making a difference in treatment! I too had a r...
- I'd look into PUPPS.
My Son's Skin Troubles....
Asked by J.D. from Louisville
on December 13, 2008
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My dear little boy is 19 months old. For the better part of the last 6 mos., he has had very rosy cheeks, that get dry and flake and break open. He scratches them at...
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- My sister's baby has eczema, and I saw on another post on here once about the melaleuca lotion renew being a great product for it. I am a melaleuca member so I bought...
- My son broke out in a rash when he was 6 months old. He had a rash on his body for 4 months before we got anything resolved about it. They sent him for allergy tests...
- Just thought of this yesterday - have you changed anything lately? my thoughts are with clothing detergents or softners - i have broken out in hives from chemical lad...
Pregnant and Itchy Allergy Skin
Asked by C.L. from Phoenix
on May 7, 2009
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OK, so with each pregnancy my allergies have gotten worse. I didn't use to have ANY allergies, now just being up is a pain. I'm on my 3rd and final pregnancy (and real...
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- I've been talking to a lady and her Daughter is prego for the first time and is dealing with itchy skin/belly/hives. She was dignosed with PUPPS
- Ugh, isn't the itching awful? I am 9 weeks into my second pregnancy. With my first, I itched like crazy and as of now I'm already itchy with this one too. With the ...
- Have you tried taking a baking soda bath? I've used that before for itchy skin and it gave me significant relief. I would buy the "big bag" at CostCo if you can so you...
Health Issues/Allergies Since Giving Birth.
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on February 4, 2011
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We had our second son in June and since September I've been having a lot of health issues. I've developed a ton of allergies and I'm hoping its hormone related and wi...
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- This happened to me and it was part of PUPPPS as well. They put me on a medrol dose pack and that cleared but I still have auto immune issues and weill go on predniso...
- If you go on Amazon, there is a natural cream called "Florasone" ointment. It is for skin rashes/eczema etc. And is a natural alternative to hydrocortisone creams. Wh...
- I didn't get a rash but after I had my son which was my second child my body chemistry changed and I became allergic to chemicals in my shampoo I used for 11 years. A...
Skin Care Products That Are Safe to Use While Pregnant
Asked by K.P. from Columbus
on June 2, 2008
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My husband and I just found out that we are pregnant. Its still very early and we havent had our first doctor's appointment yet. What Im wondering is if the facial p...
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- Talk to your dermatologist about products that you can safely use. I have acne, rosacea and atopic dermatitis. I used clindamacin (sp) lotion on my face during pregna...
- I have used arbonne for over 17 yrs and with all 3 of my pregs used the Not So Basic or Anti Aging lines.. I don't have acne but I do have another skin issues.. excema...
- My doctor told me do not use anything with salicylic acid or retinol. I am unsure about the benzoyl. I switched to St.Ives Apricot Scub and my skin has been amazing. G...
Naet?
Asked by L.R. from Portland
on July 28, 2009
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My son has eczema really badly. He has been tested and turned up positive for a number of food and environmental things, which I have been avoiding (in my diet) and tr...
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- Hi L., I, too, have eczema, and it's ranged from not that bad (right now) to absolutely horrible (both as a baby and in recent years). First of all, I sympathize s...
- If NAET isn't what you decide to go with, I highly suggest a naturopath who works with kids. Many work with insurance. Also, and I'm sure you already do this, but...
- Hello L., Yes, I have heard of NAETs. It is pretty good. I haven't heard problems about not holding the "clearing". The hardest part about NAETs, is staying away fr...
Head Itches from Allergies
Asked by J.G. from Austin
on January 31, 2009
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Hi moms!
This is almost embarrassing to talk about but my head itches so bad I want to scrub it with a Brillo Pad. I know the first thing most moms will go with is...
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- My daughter has terrible itchy skin from allergies. Her pedi recommended using dandruff shampoo and it really helps. Get the stuff with the most medicine in it (Like S...
- It may sound less hygenic than you would normally wish for yourself, but my understanding is the more you wash your hair the dryer it becomes. The natural oils in you...
- I had some results when I used Listerine and dabbed it on my head with a cotton puff. The coolness was great, and the itching stopped until next soaking. Hope that h...
37+ Week Pregnant and Itchy!!
Asked by A.W. from Minneapolis
on May 3, 2010
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I got itchy with my first and it has started again. My hands, feet and inner thigh get very itchy, especially at night. There are little bumps that form and I do have...
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- Aveeno or some other brand with oatmeal in it should help. I changed my body wash to Aveeno with oatmeal in it and also used their lotion. It helped much more than the...
- Totally! My shoulders were crazy itchy! My midwife called it a pregnancy rash and suggested cold water-- which was relieving. it did subside after delivery. Hang i...
- I got something like this on my stomach when I had toxemia with my first pregnancy. It was so bad, I would lay under the ceiling fan with my belly exposed to get reli...
