Eczema!!!!!

[LoopyLouize]

Has anybody else suffered with this since becoming pregnant? I have never had it before and now all of a sudden it is everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been trying all sorts of creams and lotions but nothing seems to be working!

Any quick therapy advice?

Added a pic of just one part of the rash which is on the crease in my arm, I look like I have some sort of disease or something lol

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[Hunnie]

Ive started to suffer with it a bit and got a touch of it around my nose (of all places?!). I simply stopped using any soaps or skin products on the area and it seems to have cleared up a lot easier on its own.

 

[leannesxb]

I have psoriasis which comes with my arthritis but my skin has practicably cleared since being pregnant. I used a steriod cream from the doc which wouldn't go into your bloodstream, E45 cream and oily baths (just be careful you don't slip) or baby oil to lock in the skins moisture. xxx

 

[gemlouise]

Yes i have it on both of my arms, iv never had it before, Its really itchy which makes it looks even worse! Im going to the doctors to get some cream this week.

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[vampybear]

i was given steroid cream by GP which cleared it up within days.
stick to sensitive moisturisers and washes.

 

[fairykate]

Funnily enough, I've had eczema my entire life, and it went into hiding the day I got my !!!

I used to use hydrocortisone on the milder bouts and a steroid on the worse ones. Not sure which of those you can use during pregnancy tho!

 

[Verity2011]

Haven't had eczema since I was a little kid and suddenly started getting it again behind my knees and on my elbows. I used some light moisturisers to try and manage it but eventually went to the doctors and got a very mild steroid cream - cleared it up very quickly! The doctor did tell me it was very common for pregnant women to get and maybe recurring but just use a little of the cream each time xxxxx

 

[Mrs N]

I have always had eczema and it has got a bit worse since pregnant. I used to use a steroid cream but I dont now just in case. Mostly it is caused by contact so stop using everything that could be an irritant and switch to natural unscented products and then once it has cleared a but try reintroducing one thing at a time, you will soon work out the culprit!! I also fnd that citrus fruits can aggrivate mine but think it is different with everone!!
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