Rashes

marlattp

I am 16 weeks today and woke up with a rash covering my face and down my neck. It looks like tiny red pimples. Has anyone else experienced this? Its like everything that could happen with this pregnancy. Has.

akdewald

Yes! And I'm itchy all over! My dr told me its "pregnancy rash" I'm sure there is a more technical term but she said put simply it's from all the sudden changes in our hormones and immune system. I switched to unscented laundry soap and bath soap. She also suggested using calamine (spelling?) lotion at night and aveno oatmeal baths and said its safe for me to take Benadryl for the itching which was leading to more of these little hives. Hope this helps !

marlattp

Thanks! The drs had me come in since its mostly my face and chest and hot. Hopefully its nothing