I am now into the 24th week of my pregnancy. While things have gone very smoothly thus far, I had quite an alarming rash break out on my belly on two occassions last week. In both cases the rash - small red spots with no itiching or irritation of any kind - appeared in the evening at the end of a long and fairly tiring day. The spots were gone in the morning. Is this something that happens around this time? I'd much appreciate any advice on the subject.
Belly Spots
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Just a thought but could it be a kind of heat rash? I've noticed I can get really hot at the end of the day. Especially my hands and feet for some reason and it's such a relief to get my shoes off!
Not sure about heat rash. However, I was in Italy last week so it was warmer. On the two days in question I was wearing a belly support belt all day which I rarely ever do. I have been wondering if it was not simply the fabric of the belt against my skin that was causing irritation.
FredAt I found this, not sure if it's the same thing, but hope you feel better real soon
Up to 1 percent of pregnant women develop a condition characterized by itchy, red bumps and larger patches of a hive-like rash on their bellies. This is called pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) or polymorphic eruption of pregnancy.
PUPPP usually begins in the third trimester and is more common among women carrying twins and those having their first baby. The eruptions usually show up first on the abdomen around or in stretch marks (if you have any) and may spread to your thighs, buttocks, and arms. PUPPP is harmless for you and your baby, but it can itch like crazy!
Your doctor or midwife will want to see you for a diagnosis and will probably prescribe a topical ointment to give you some relief. She may also recommend an antihistamine. In severe cases, you may need a course of oral steroids.
Hope it's OK to add the link, as it's not my words
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregna ... /9450.htmlVery best wishes
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I noticed this in the shower the other day, I had a few patches of small red spots on my bump.
They werent itchy or raised or anything so I didnt think anything of it and they were gone the next day.
Not sure if its the same as what you're describing though
They werent itchy or raised or anything so I didnt think anything of it and they were gone the next day.
Not sure if its the same as what you're describing though
x-kirsty-x said:I noticed this in the shower the other day, I had a few patches of small red spots on my bump.
They werent itchy or raised or anything so I didnt think anything of it and they were gone the next day.
Not sure if its the same as what you're describing though
Thank you, all. I haven't had an itch at all and the spots have not reappeared so I think I will just stay alert but happy for now.
