I am sorry to say this, but that rash you have I believe is caused by hormones. I too got a rash around my mouth (red, bumpy and kind of dry) at the end of the pregnancy and I had it until about a month after I gave birth. I have never had a rash on my face before ever. I tried everything. The only thing that worked enough so I at least could conceal it was to put Neutrogena hand creme on first, then concealer.
Those hormones aren't good! I think also a lot of it is just "system overload". The organs get squeezed and are just not able to do as good a job as normal to rid toxins from the system. The result is that the skin (also an elimination organ) takes over some of the job from the kidneys and the liver. Eating less sugar and other acid-creating foods will also help. (Do a google search on alkalizing food and you'll know what I mean).
Good luck!
Have you seen a doctor for eczema? I have had the condition on and off since I was 20 and it seems to always come on with hormone fluxes and/or stress. I had mild cases with each of my children (I have 3). I always get it around my mouth, chin and outside of my nose and I don't ever get it anywhere alse. It always shows up as a red rash. Sometimes it is accompanied by small white bumps that might even itch. I went to my general practioner after a bad case and he diagnosed the condition as eczema. He prescribed a topical and it did help clear it up after a few days. Nothing else seemed to work and I completely understand you not wanting to go out in public! I have also found that when I do get a break out using a natural mineral makeup keeps from irritating it. It doesn't hide it completely but it does help. I hope you find relief and have a wonderful pregnancy! Good luck!
Hi Camille,
This happened with my second baby. My kids are just about the same age as yours, btw (4 and 19mos.). I saw my dermatologist and she said it was a type of dermatitis and the pregnancy seems to make it flare up. She prescribed an erythromyciyn ointment that was safe to use while I was preggers. It took a couple of weeks of using it twice a day, but my skin returned to normal and has looked great since. Get in to see a dermatologist and don't buy things just to try. Get a diagnosis and get the right thing. We have plenty of things to spend money on (like college!). Good luck.
Paola
Isn't oatmeal soap exfoliating your skin? When I was in beauty school, the natural oatmeal soaps were used as an exfoliant.Try just plain old Dove soap-The plain white bar/original. That has a moisturizer in it and it's very gentle on the face, wash only with warm water.Hot water can make the skin more sensitive by opening the pores and the shock of cold water closes your pores.So plain old warm water and dove white soap, hope that helps.
Camille,
I'm not yet a Mom unfortunately but was sent a tree and am now on the list.
I am a business consultant and work with many Naturopathic Physicians. They attend eight years of school and take state boards to be licensed etc...but are not the main stream in this country. There are two of them in Vegas that would be able to give you some alternative answers for your rash. You may want to also consider Acupuncture. You would be surprised what an amazing difference it can make and a good Acupuncturist may be able to clear your rash up quickly and easily.
Good Luck,
Krislyn
You could ask your dr about a steroid dose pack just to see if that might help you. I got a pregnancy rash with all 4 of my children, but it was all over me and felt like one huge mosquito bite. The dose pack took the itch away but I still had to wait until after delivery for the rash to go away. I hope your dr can give you something to make it go away, but you may just have to deal with it. When people asked me, I would just say that I was allergic to pregnancy. This would make them laugh and I didn't quite so self conscience about it. Good luck, I know how you feel.
Ok Please help me, what was the product from whole foods??? I am almost five months pregnant with my fourth child and have never experienced this before, my rash is exactly how you explained yours and I have tried it all!!! I don't live anywhere near a whole foods but my mom does and would ship it to me asap...Please, please,please
I want to thank everyone for their advice and encouragement to me for my rash that i am dealing with. I found a very good product at Whole foods that works very well and its all natural ingredients (no chemicals). Its gradually going away with time and attention so it doesn’t even appear noticeable anymore so thank you all for your support. I love this site with other mothers and women who care.