What to do about itchy skin during pregnancy: Three tricks to quickly relieve itching

　　Some expectant mothers experience pregnancy itching during pregnancy Urticaria Sexual rash, which can frighten expectant mothers. In fact, when it comes to pruritus caused by urticarial rashes and plaques during pregnancy, symptomatic treatment is the main approach, so there is no need to worry too much.

　　Caused by symptoms that have little impact on pregnant women skin Itching is caused by:

　　1. Polymorphic pregnancy syndrome

　　This symptom usually only appears during pregnancy, and may occur due to the mother’s fetus Caused by an immune response, this type of skin disease Most of them are benign and have harmful effects on the fetus and mother themselves. healthy It will not have any impact.

　　2. Pregnancy prurigo

　　Pregnant women will have red or light pink papules on their body, and the patient will feel itchy and give birth. Postpartum It will gradually heal. It is generally related to factors such as hormonal changes during pregnancy and external stimuli, and has no obvious impact on the fetus and mother.

　　3. Itchy folliculitis

　　Itch is common during pregnancy. Small papules or pustules will appear on the patient's skin, usually on the upper body. They tend to appear in the 4th to 9th month of pregnancy and disappear after delivery.

　　4. Pregnancy rash

　　It usually occurs between the 4th and 9th month of pregnancy. A small red rash will appear on the skin, often on the limbs. It looks like an insect bite and is not healthy for the fetus.

　　Three ways to deal with itchy skin during pregnancy

　　1. Reasonable diet: Pay attention to eating more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins in your diet, and avoid excessive consumption of high-sugar, greasy, seafood, etc.

　　2. Do not scratch or apply hot compresses: Most people's intuitive reaction to skin itching is to scratch with their hands. Not only does this action not relieve the itching, but it will make it more itchy the more you scratch it. This is because scratching will cause the local skin to release more histamine, thereby aggravating the symptoms of itching. Similarly, hot compresses will also aggravate the condition.

　　3. Pregnant women should be careful when using medications: When the skin is itchy, use some topical drugs such as calamine lotion, weak glucocorticoid ointment, etc. to relieve itching under the guidance of a doctor. In severe cases, you can take oral antihistamines. Do not use the drugs on your own. At the same time, avoid applying anti-stretch mark plasters or other suspected allergens to avoid aggravating the symptoms of itching. (Reference website: Mom.net)