Im 31 weeks pregnant & im starting to rash out. They look like razor burn or little pimples. Theyre mainly around my bikini zone, thighs, & lower stomach. Thing is, i havent shaved for it to be razor burn.
Agree with above poster about possible PUPPPS, however not much they really can do for it, they suggest Benydryl and keeping moisturizer on- I use Johnsons baby lotion to help mine. It totally sucks to have it.. If your doctor thinks it's so severe they will put you on a steroid cream likely. Delivery is the only cure. In the meantime of now and your doctors appointment, avoid hot water and cream up after showers big time. If the itching is unbearable (worse at night with me) and your comfortable taking benydryl I would do that (midwife gave me green light for benydryl but check with yours first). Good luck. It sucks if that's what your going through. Here's to hoping just crazy hormones!
Had to look up PUPPP! Saw this post and I have this same itchy dry rash on abdomen and thighs. It will even wake me up if I forget to put some serious lotion on. Was thinking it was just dry skin/eczema. @tbonexoxo14 - hope you get some relief soon!
I fight with eczema year round but winter plus pregnancy has made it horrible! I saw a dermatologist who suggested an over the counter cream called Cera Ve lotion, they also make a body wash. It's the only cream that will relieve the symptoms so I can sleep. The other option is slathering yourself with aquaphor after you get out of the shower before you dry off to keep your skin damp. I'm sorry it's not fun, good luck!
Re: Rashing out.
I would check with your doctor if it is something you are concerned about.