Red Itchy Spot

Oh man... run, don't walk, to your doctor (best bet is a dermotologist) to get it checked out. It sounds like it could be PUPPPs - a specific 'pregnancy rash'. It may not spread, or it may spread to the rest of your body in a matter of hours. It doesn't look like a normal rash - more of a raised red spots. There are several 'pregnancy rashes' that look/act like it and most respond to typical over-the-counter solutions like topical cortizone creams. However, there is no cure for PUPPPs - it goes away after giving birth. The only approved treatment (since it's the only thing that seems to work) is a daily dose of predizone. It's totally safe for your baby - after all, it's what docs give mothers who are at risk for pre-mature birth to help speed up the baby's lungs development.

Many docs are clueless about PUPPPs, though. It is very often misdiagnosed - many women are told they have it when they don't. The only way to know for sure is to have a dermotologist do a biopsy(sp) and get you an answer in a day or two.

That's how my PUPPP started out. Yes - RUN to the doctor because if it's PUPPP it's only going to get worse! I'm still dealing with it a month later but it's much, much better than during the two weeks that I suffered not knowing what it was. I should have just gone to the doctor immediately...

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Best thing to do would be to ask your dr. If it's nothing, he/she will tell you. If it's something, they will be able to tell you if there is lotion you can use or some other cream to make it go away. :)

You might try something natural to apply to the rash.
I once had a very itchy rash and used 3 Tbsp almond oil mixed with 2 drops of eucalyptus oil. Spread it on as often as needed. The almond oil is nice as it washes out of clothing well and the eucalyptus is soothing and stops itch. Find them at a good health food store.

Is it round? If so, could be ring worm. Have you tried lotions? Does that take the itch away? May be just dry skin. Be sure and ask your doc the next time you go.

It sounds like the type of thing only a doctor could diagnose. If you're truly worried about it I would have your doctor look at it. At 36 weeks you should be going to the doc every week, so have him check it out next time you go, unless you are truly concerned, then get in when you can.
Good luck!!

It sounds like PUPPS, a pregnancy rash. I had it when I was pregnant with my daughter. The good news is that it is harmless, the bad news is that it itches like crazy and there is nothing you can do about it. My OB only knew a little about it and sent me to a dermatologist. He said once I delivered I could take prednizone to get rid of it, but until then, I just had to wait it out. Other than being annoying and itchy, it has no other side effects. Good luck!!