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Mild itching is common in pregnancy because of the increased blood supply to the skin. As your pregnancy progresses and as your baby grows, the skin of your abdomen is stretched and this may also feel itchy.

Mild itching is usually nothing to worry about, but if the itching becomes severe it can be a sign of a serious liver condition called obstetric cholestasis. This affects fewer than 1 in 100 pregnant women, but needs medical attention.

Mild itching

Wearing loose clothes may help prevent itching, as your clothes are less likely to rub against your skin and cause irritation. You may also want to avoid synthetic materials and choose natural fabrics such as cotton that allow the air to circulate close to your skin. You may find that having a cool bath or applying lotion or moisturiser can help to soothe the itching.

Some women find that products with strong perfumes can irritate their skin, so you could try using plain lotion or soap.

Serious itching: obstetric cholestasis

If you’re worried about your itching, or if you have severe itching, it’s important to see your midwife or doctor.

Obstetric cholestasis (OC), also called intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, is a serious liver disorder that affects a small number of pregnant women, usually in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Causes of obstetric cholestasis

The cause of OC is unclear, but it’s thought the rise of pregnancy hormones later in pregnancy may slow the normal flow of bile — the digestive fluid made in the liver that helps your digestive system break down fats. In OC, bile salts build up rather than leaving the liver, eventually entering the bloodstream, which can make you feel itchy.

OC seems to run in families, although it can occur with no family history. It is also more common in women of Indian and Pakistani origin. If you have had OC in a previous pregnancy, you're more likely to develop it again in a subsequent pregnancy.

Babies of women with OC are more likely to be born prematurely or to be stillborn, or to have lung problems from breathing in meconium. Because of these complications, your doctor may consider inducing labour before you are due.

Symptoms of obstetric cholestasis

The classic symptom of OC is itching without rash, usually on the palms and soles of the feet, but it may be more widespread. The itching can be non-stop or unbearable, and worse at night.

Other symptoms include dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), and pale bowel movements (poo).

The itchiness usually goes away within a few days after giving birth.

Treatment of obstetric cholestasis

OC is diagnosed through taking a medical and family history, and blood tests that check your liver function (liver functions tests — LFTs). Once OC is diagnosed, you will have regular LFTs until your baby is born, so that your doctor can monitor your condition.

Creams, such as calamine lotion, are safe to use in pregnancy and can provide some relief from itching. Your doctor may prescribe a medication to reduce bile salts and ease itching.

OC can affect your absorption of vitamin K, which is important for healthy blood clotting so you may be offered a vitamin K supplement.

If you are diagnosed with OC, your midwife and doctor will discuss your health and your options with you.

Sources:
Mayo Clinic (Cholestasis of pregnancy), NSW Health (Having a baby), Royal Women’s Hospital (Common concerns in early pregnancy), SA Health Department (Clinical guideline obstetric cholestasis), Women's and Children's Health Network (Itching in pregnancy), King Edward Memorial Hospital (Cholestasis in pregnancy - clinical guidelines)

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Last reviewed: November 2020


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Itching During Pregnancy: Causes and Treatments

Itchy skin during pregnancy can drive you crazy! Your clothes make it worse by constantly rubbing against those itchy patches. You can barely concentrate because you’re trying to resist the urge to scratch.

Believe us, it’s no fun at all. As unpleasant as this itchy skin is, when you get right down to it, it’s really no surprise that it happens when you become pregnant.

In this article, we’ll start by explaining why itchy skin is happening to you, and then we’ll give you eight ways to treat it so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your pregnancy.

Why Your Skin Becomes Itchy

Almost immediately after you get pregnant, your body starts to produce and release hormones that get you ready for the nine months ahead. These hormones can cause your skin to feel tight, rough, and itchy and can even slow your circulation slightly over time.

This decreased circulation, in combination with your skin stretching to accommodate the baby (hello, stretch marks!), can leave your skin irritated and dry.

While most of the time, itchy skin during pregnancy is just that and nothing more, sometimes it can be caused by a rash or other skin condition.

For example, if your itchiness started as tiny, itchy, pink or red bumps in your stretch marks and spread into a red, itchy rash, you may have something called PUPPP pregnancy rash. Another itchy pregnancy skin condition is called pemphigoid gestationis (PG).

If you think you may be dealing with one of those conditions, talk to your doctor.

But if plain old itchy skin is what’s plaguing you, you don’t have to suffer through it! Mustela’s got you covered with the eight best ways to treat itchy skin during pregnancy. Let’s take a look.

8 Ways To Treat Itchy Skin During Pregnancy

1) Moisturize Itchy Skin For All-Day Relief

Moisture is extremely important for your skin —especially when you’re pregnant. It helps maintain your skin’s elasticity and keeps your skin healthy throughout all the hormonal changes.

Most importantly, maintaining the moisture balance in your skin helps you stay comfortable and better able to deal with morning sickness, back pain, and fatigue.

Begin applying a moisturizer as soon as you know you’re pregnant to prepare your skin for the changes to come. We recommend choosing a product like Mustela’s Body Firming Gel to keep your skin hydrated and feeling great.

This light and refreshing gel is specially formulated with expecting and new mothers in mind. That means it’s also safe to use while you’re breastfeeding! It’s soothing for you and safe to use around your new baby.

Continue to apply a moisturizer over the next nine months, even if your skin doesn’t itch. It’s often easier to prevent itchy skin than it is to treat it once it’s formed.

Coconut Oil

Use coconut oil as another option for moisturizing. It seeps into your skin to reach the dry parts and provides a layer of moisture to improve skin hydration. Another bonus of coconut oil is its antimicrobial properties, which are beneficial for treating inflammation or skin irritation.

So grab a handful of coconut oil and start massaging to relieve your itchy skin!

Aloe Vera Gel

Just as you would with coconut oil, massage aloe vera gel onto your itchy skin to find relief. Grab a leaf from an aloe vera plant and cut it on its side to obtain the gel from the plant, which you can then apply directly to your skin.

The hydrating and moisturizing components in aloe vera gel give your skin the moisture it needs during your pregnancy. Your skin will be soft, and the gel will soothe your itching.

Bonus: Aloe vera gel is also beneficial for babies! Use it to help relieve minor burns, cuts, scratches, rashes, and insect bites. Stock up on Mustela’s organic collection made with aloe and olive oil to prepare for your little one’s arrival!

Our Organic Hydrating Cream with Olive Oil and Aloe will be especially helpful once your baby makes their debut. This lightweight, restorative cream is great for the whole family, from newborns to moms-to-be!

2) Create A Baking Soda Paste

One home remedy that works well to ease itchiness? Making a baking soda paste and applying it to the itchy areas of your skin.

The paste will restore balance to your skin, which is crucial for keeping it healthy. This is known as the pH balance. Your skin’s pH balance results from a thin, protective layer on the surface — the acid mantle.

This layer protects your skin from bacteria and allergens while also maintaining moisture. So you can see why it’s important for your skin to maintain a healthy pH balance.

As if restoring your pH balance wasn’t enough, a baking soda paste can also treat any redness or irritation that accompanies your itchy skin during pregnancy.

The great news is that baking soda paste can be whipped up in the blink of an eye!

Mix a couple of spoonfuls of baking soda with water until it forms the right consistency. Then apply it to your skin and let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes. After, rinse it off with water, being careful not to scratch or irritate your sensitive skin.

3) Wash With Warm Water Instead Of Hot Water

Hot water is great at keeping your skin free from dirt and contamination. However, it can severely dry your skin, not to mention that it is also bad for your baby.

Hot showers or baths can raise your core temperature. That, in turn, can cause your heart rate to increase and reduce blood flow to your baby.

Instead, use warm water for all baths and showers once you get pregnant. Not sure what we mean by warm? Anything up to your body temperature — 98.6℉ — is safe for your skin and the little one growing inside you.

Warm water is just as effective at removing dirt and contaminants, but it isn’t as harsh as the hot water to which you might be accustomed. We recommend reducing the temperature of your shower or bath so that no steam is produced.

This isn’t the time to turn your bathroom into a sauna. If you want to be certain, you can also use a thermometer to test the temperature of the water. Just hold the thermometer in the water for three minutes to get an accurate reading.

If you prefer baths, try adding a nourishing bath oil to help keep your skin soft. Keep in mind that these oils can make the bathtub slippery, so be very careful when getting in and out of the tub.

Make the most of your bath by using a home remedy, like an oatmeal bath, to find relief for your itchy skin.

Make Yourself An Oatmeal Bath

Oatmeal is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. And not only will it relieve skin inflammation, but it will also soothe and moisturize your skin. So, add oatmeal to your warm bathwater to ease the itching!

Don’t be intimidated by the thought of making your own oatmeal bath. It’s easy!

For the most effective bath, you’ll need to turn regular oats into what’s called colloidal oatmeal, which is basically just super-finely ground oats. Use a blender or coffee grinder to grind oats into a fine powder.

Make sure your powder is fine enough that it doesn’t immediately sink to the bottom of the tub. Add a few handfuls of this colloidal oatmeal to your bath before hopping in. The water will be the color of milk and you’ll find that it soothes your itchy skin as you soak in it!

If you’re dealing with severe itchy skin in the evenings, use oatmeal in conjunction with your baking soda paste when taking a bath.

Prepare For Baby Bath Time

Learning how to make your own oatmeal bath is a great skill to acquire for motherhood since babies can also benefit from oatmeal baths.

Baths aren’t just a great way to keep your baby occupied (most babies love bath time!). They are also an opportunity to care for your baby’s skin, just as you do yours.

For example, if your little one deals with baby eczema, soothe their skin during bath time by adding Mustela’s Stelatopia Cleansing Oil to their bathwater.

Our plant-based formula envelops the skin and is enriched with sunflower oil distillate to soothe, avocado oil to strengthen and protect eczema-prone skin, and chamomile extract to leave skin feeling soft.

Plus, you can use it with confidence, knowing that it’s recognized by the National Eczema Association and clinically tested on eczema-prone skin under pediatric and dermatological control.

4) Use A Moisturizing Shower Gel

Reducing the temperature of your shower or bath is a great way to prevent itchy skin during pregnancy, but there’s even more you can do to keep skin healthy. We recommend using a moisturizing shower gel to keep your skin hydrated and soft while you bathe.

Choose a gentle, soap-free formula so you don’t scour your delicate skin with harsh cleansers. Consider choosing a shower gel with a citrus-scented formula, which can re-energize you when you’re feeling tired.

We also suggest that you skip the loofahs and other exfoliating bath accessories during your pregnancy. These tools are great for getting rid of dead skin cells on the surface but can leave your skin dry and itchy afterward. You don’t want to undo all the hard work you’re putting into keeping your skin hydrated and itch free!

5) Gently Pat Yourself Dry Instead Of Rubbing

Preventing itchy skin during pregnancy is all about being gentle. Your skin is becoming more delicate with each passing day. Any vigorous rubbing can cause micro-tears that result in irritation and dryness.

This is especially true when you dry off after a bath or shower. We recommend gently patting your skin dry with a soft towel instead of rubbing back and forth to remove excess water. Patting is just as effective at drying off, but it doesn’t pull and stress your skin like rubbing does.

Patting yourself also feels great — like a mini massage — and can help relax you after a long day.

6) Treat Itching By Caring For Stretch Marks

Stretch marks happen to many women during pregnancy, and they often show up on your belly, hips, and breasts. Where do they come from?

Stretch marks are small tears that start in the middle layer of your skin (the dermis) and extend up into the top layer of your skin (the epidermis).

This skin-tearing can happen during a time of quick growth, like when teenagers have a growth spurt and, yes, when your belly expands with your growing baby!

Skin tearing sounds painful, but don’t worry — stretch marks don’t cause pain. But combine unwanted stretch marks with itchy skin and it can be quite a bummer. The good news is that you can treat itchy skin and reduce the appearance of stretch marks at the same time!

Caring For Stretch Marks

Itchy skin during pregnancy can be greatly reduced when you work to minimize the appearance of stretch marks. That’s because the ingredients in products like Mustela’s Stretch Marks Cream, Stretch Marks Serum, or Stretch Marks Oil also work to keep your skin soft, supple, and elastic.

And when your skin maintains its ability to stretch, it won’t get dry and itchy!

Stretch Marks Cream

We recommend applying Mustela’s Stretch Marks Cream to your belly and bust as soon as you know you’re pregnant. This, in addition to your daily moisturizer, will provide extra healing and protection to areas of your body that are more prone to stretch marks and dry skin.

Our Stretch Marks Cream is specifically made to deliver hydration, which helps prevent the appearance of stretch marks during pregnancy.

This velvety-soft and hard-working cream nourishes and moisturizes your skin, leaving it comfortable, smooth, and intensely moisturized while soothing sensations of tightness and discomfort.

Additionally, avocado oil, which is known for its nourishing properties, helps restore your skin’s barrier. Plus, it’s hypoallergenic, paraben-free, and phenoxyethanol-free.

Tip: If you’re sensitive to scent during your pregnancy, try our Stretch Marks Cream Fragrance Free. It offers the same great benefits we’ve mentioned above, but without the scents!

One thing we’d like to mention: If you have a c-section, keep in mind that this cream isn’t meant to be used on c-section scars.

Stretch Marks Serum

Mustela’s Stretch Marks Serum is a concentrated hydrating serum designed to use during pregnancy and postpartum. Our specially formulated serum moisturizes to help minimize the appearance of recently formed stretch marks while also giving skin a plump look and feel.

Even better, this serum is 100% compatible with breastfeeding!

It comes with a little pipette that allows for easy, targeted application. Simply apply our Stretch Marks Serum to recently formed stretch marks morning and evening for at least 8 weeks.

We suggest that you continue to use a stretch mark serum even after your baby is born to help heal your skin as your body adjusts to life postpartum.

Stretch Marks Oil

Another way to moisturize your skin and manage stretch marks is by applying an oil. Mustela’s Stretch Marks Oil limits the appearance of stretch marks, leaving your skin restored, refreshed, and noticeably smoother! Ahh, silky soft.

And because our Stretch Marks Oil is formulated with 100% naturally derived ingredients, it’s safe for both you and your baby during pregnancy and postpartum. Just remember not to apply it to your breasts while you’re nursing or to recent c-section scars.

7) Apply A Cold Compress

As you know, cold compresses have a numbing and cooling effect, which makes them the perfect remedy for your itchy skin. Also, if you’re noticing some swelling from all the itching, you’ve found the perfect treatment.

If you want immediate relief from your itchy skin during your pregnancy, apply a cold compress to the affected areas.

It can be as easy as soaking a towel or cloth in cold water. Wring it out, then place it on your itchy skin and leave it on for about five minutes. It’s that simple!

8) Avoid Stress

Not only should you avoid stress for the sake of your well-being while pregnant, but you should also avoid stress for the sake of your skin. Breakouts, inflammation, and dry skin are a few examples of how your body reacts to stress.

Some ways to avoid stress are asking for help, letting go of some of your obligations, and not taking on more than you can handle.

Avoiding stress also involves a little self-care. Take some time for yourself — and your baby — by stepping back and clearing your mind. Relieve stress by getting away for a little bit or going out with a few friends.

Finding Relief From Itchy Skin

Itchy skin can be a downer while you’re pregnant, but it’s nothing compared to the joy of carrying your sweet little one! Plus, now you know that there are ways to do away with the itch!

After you’ve followed the tips above, bathed with warm water, and gently patted yourself dry, apply a pregnancy-safe moisturizer and stretch mark cream to keep skin healthy and elastic. Now you can go out and enjoy a wonderful, itch-free day!

Itchy skin during pregnancy: causes and remedies

Itching of the skin during pregnancy can be psychogenic. In this case, itching is a consequence of stress, an early symptom of multiple sclerosis.

In the early stages, itching occurs due to loss of skin elasticity caused by hormonal changes and excessive dryness of the skin. In the second and third trimester, the reasons may be the rapid weight gain of the expectant mother, the developing stretching of the skin of the abdomen as it increases. nine0003

Some expectant mothers experience intimate itching. It is provoked by genital infections, urological and proctological diseases.

The causes of skin itching also include dermatoses of pregnant women (atopic dermatitis, cholestasis of pregnancy). They are provoked by hereditary predisposition, decreased immunity, physiological changes (stretching of the skin with damage to the connective tissue).

Atopic dermatitis is the most common cause of itching during pregnancy. A specific condition is caused by hormonal immune restructuring of the whole organism. In 80% of cases, the disease manifests itself exclusively during pregnancy, and all signs disappear after childbirth without specific treatment. nine0003

Atopic dermatitis is more common in nulliparous women in the early stages and in the second trimester. Itching is caused by papular and exametic rashes localized on the face, neck, limbs, elbows, palms.

Atopic dermatitis is the most benign form of dermatosis of pregnancy and usually does not adversely affect the fetus. However, children born to mothers who suffered from this disease at the stage of gestation are also prone to allergic skin diseases. nine0003

Itching of the skin, as a symptom of cholestasis, is provoked by intrahepatic stagnation of bile as a reaction to increased estrogen production. The disease occurs at the end of the second - beginning of the third trimester, closer to the date of birth. A pregnant woman experiences severe itching in the abdomen, back, palms, legs.

Cholestasis is dangerous for the health of the mother and unborn child in severe cases of the disease. There is a risk of fetal hypoxia, delayed development and even premature birth. nine0003

Symptoms

The main sign of pathological changes is the appearance of irritating-itchy sensations in different parts of the body. Locally, a woman may also feel a tingling and burning sensation.

Other symptoms include:

  • blistering or eruption of blistering character;
  • peeling, irritation and redness of the skin;
  • formation of scaly spots;
  • sores and sores caused by scratching; nine0028
  • deterioration of general condition caused by sleep disorders and emotional depression.

In most cases, itching of the skin during pregnancy does not pose a real danger to the intrauterine development of the fetus, but significantly worsens the quality of life of the expectant mother, acts depressingly on the state of her nervous system and general well-being.

Diagnostics

In order to successfully deal with itching, it is necessary to establish the cause that causes it. The choice of diagnostic methods is determined based on the degree of intensity and localization of itching, the presence of concomitant symptoms and chronic diseases, the duration of pregnancy, and the individual characteristics of the health of the expectant mother. nine0003

Treatment is prescribed only after the exact cause of the itching is established.

At the initial examination, the doctor listens to the patient's complaints, examines the condition of the skin, paying attention to the appearance of rashes or spots. This allows you to draw a preliminary conclusion and determine what laboratory tests and instrumental studies will be needed.

The main diagnostic measures for itchy skin in pregnant women include: nine0003

  • general urine and blood tests;
  • biochemical blood test;
  • studies of hormone levels - if endocrine pathologies are suspected;
  • analysis of vaginal smear for microflora;
  • skin scraping examination;
  • allergy testing;
  • Ultrasound of the digestive tract, liver and kidneys;
  • histological examination;
  • analysis of feces for the detection of helminth eggs. nine0028

The choice of research methods is determined individually. In some cases, a pregnant woman is shown a consultation with an endocrinologist, urologist, gastroenterologist, venereologist.

Identification of atopic dermatitis is usually not difficult. In addition to the general examination, such types of diagnostics as dermatoscopy and examination under the Voodoo lamp are carried out.

If itching in a pregnant woman is allergic in nature, a mandatory diagnostic measure is the determination of the allergen (pathogen). nine0003

Treatment of itching

Although itching during pregnancy is not dangerous in many cases, it should not be tolerated either. You need to tell the gynecologist about unpleasant sensations, who will determine the diagnostic methods and, if necessary, give a referral to other specialists. Treatment of itching during pregnancy is carried out by the attending gynecologist together with a dermatologist.

You can not self-medicate and use medicines without the approval of a doctor. Many of them have contraindications and can cause severe side effects. A pregnant woman should remember the prohibition of scratching itchy places. This leads to a violation of the integrity of the skin, the appearance of wounds and abrasions, which will become sites of infection. nine0003

The treatment regimen depends on the disease that causes itching. When choosing drug therapy, the risks of negative effects on the fetus are taken into account. This is especially true in the case of the appointment of antibiotics, hormonal and antifungal drugs. Self-medication is unacceptable!

In the treatment of itching during pregnancy, the following types of drugs can be prescribed:

  • antihistamines - to eliminate itching caused by dermatitis, urticaria; nine0028
  • glucocorticoids - used to treat dermatitis;
  • emollients - have a moisturizing and regenerating effect in case of excessive dryness and dehydration of the skin;
  • adsorbents and hepatoprotectors - to normalize the liver;
  • choleretic preparations - for the correction of the state of the digestive tract;
  • sedatives - to normalize the state of the nervous system, if a pregnant woman has signs of increased anxiety and sleep disturbances. nine0028

With moderate itching, a pregnant woman is shown taking baths with a decoction of a string or oatmeal. An oatmeal bath is effective for itching caused by stretch marks, eczema, or psoriasis. To prepare it, crushed oatmeal is mixed with baking soda and a little milk is added, the mixture is poured into a warm bath.

Lotions on herbal decoctions can be applied to itchy areas of the skin. Chamomile, succession or St. John's wort is poured with boiling water and insisted. After a few hours, the decoction for lotions is ready for use. nine0003

To eliminate itching of the genital organs, medicinal suppositories with local action are prescribed. Of great benefit are sitz baths of decoctions of sage or chamomile.

Itching in the abdomen, caused by skin tension, can cause stretch marks. To prevent aesthetic imperfections, it is necessary to moisturize the skin with special means.

To reduce itching, a pregnant woman should only wear clothes made from natural fabrics, preferably cotton. Natural fabrics allow the skin to breathe freely. It is useful for future mothers to take a cool shower without the use of soaps or bathing gels. The skin needs to be effectively protected from external aggressive factors: sun, frost and wind. nine0003

When itching of the skin appears, it is better to refuse the use of perfumes, take the choice of cosmetics very responsibly.

Prophylaxis

Itching during pregnancy can be prevented if you follow the doctor's recommendations and preventive measures. Tips for expectant mothers:

  • carefully observe body hygiene, take a regular shower or bath without the use of fragrances;
  • refuse underwear and clothes made of synthetic fabrics; nine0028
  • after taking a shower or bath, moisturize the skin of the body with special products, with a neutral pH level, creams, lotions, emulsions are suitable for this;
  • use phosphate-free laundry detergents;
  • wear loose clothing that does not restrict movement;
  • avoid stuffy rooms or open places under the scorching summer sun;
  • exclude intense physical activity that provokes increased sweating; nine0028
  • provide the expectant mother with a plentiful drinking regimen that prevents dehydration of the body;
  • avoid stressful situations, get positive impressions.

Proper nutrition plays an important role in the prevention of itching of the skin. This is especially important if itching is provoked by various foods. The woman is recommended a hypoallergenic diet, with the exception of fast food, smoked, salty and pickled foods, as well as foods with preservatives, emulsifiers and artificial flavors. The diet of the future mother should be rich in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, antioxidants. To do this, the menu includes sour-milk products, meat and fish of low-fat varieties, vegetable dishes, fruits. nine0003

Itching during pregnancy when following medical recommendations has a favorable prognosis and is not an obstacle to natural childbirth.

If a woman had signs of atopic dermatitis during her first pregnancy, the likelihood of a recurrence of the disease during subsequent pregnancies is high. At the stage of planning a child, it is necessary to visit a dermatologist.

Itching

A series of products "Emolium" effectively eliminates the symptoms of skin diseases, including itching, peeling, irritability. They are prescribed to moisturize the skin, eliminate dryness and tightness in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, and allergies. Means of the Emolium series are used in the complex treatment of these and other diseases that provoke itching. nine0003

The main advantages of the series:

  • have a mild anti-inflammatory effect;
  • ensure the normal functioning of the skin;
  • restore the structure of the skin;
  • retain moisture in cells and intercellular space;
  • restore the water-lipid layer;
  • relieve irritation and itching.

The delicate and delicate consistency of the products makes it easy to apply and distribute them over the entire surface of the affected areas. nine0003

With severe itching of pregnant women, a triactive series is recommended, taking care of atopic and damaged skin. Triactive cream enriched with rapeseed oil and sodium hyaluronate has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antipruritic effects. The tool also provides an analgesic effect and additional protection against infection. The cream is applied twice a day after bathing.

For bathing use triactive emulsion "Emolium". It effectively and at the same time gently cleanses the skin, saturating them with fatty acids and vitamins. The emulsion is used during the period of exacerbation of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and other diseases that cause itching and irritation. nine0003

Why does the skin itch during pregnancy?

Skin itching during pregnancy is not a very common phenomenon. Most often, the skin begins to itch unbearably (as after mosquito bites) in the evening, closer to night, which can provoke insomnia and generally worsen a woman’s mood. Usually itching does not harm the baby and goes away after childbirth. However, it is still worth consulting with a gynecologist and dermatologist.

What does it come from? nine0021

The cause of itching during pregnancy in most cases is a violation of the liver: the production and outflow of bile, a general increase in the level of bilirubin in the blood. This is due to a hormonal failure in the body of the future mother - a violation of the synthesis of estrogens, as well as due to fetal pressure on the bile ducts. The fatty acids produced in large quantities enter the woman's skin with the bloodstream and irritate the nerve endings, causing excruciating itching. Similar phenomena associated with stagnation of bile in the body can make themselves felt in the third trimester of pregnancy. Sometimes itching is accompanied by such dangerous diseases as diabetes mellitus. nine0003

Who is predisposed?

Itching during pregnancy is usually observed in women with chronic diseases of the biliary tract and with high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Such future mothers need to regularly (at least once a month) do a biochemical blood test to exclude toxic effects on liver cells.

How to fight?

A pregnant woman should tell her gynecologist about the discomfort associated with skin itching. In some cases, itching can be a sign of the development of such a dangerous disease as hepatitis. The doctor will conduct appropriate examinations. If, according to an objective examination, itching does not pose any danger, it is often possible to get rid of discomfort simply by following a diet aimed at lowering cholesterol levels, limiting the intake of fatty, spicy and salty foods that prevent the liver from coping with the function of bile secretion, as well as drinking plenty of water - it is necessary to eliminate dry skin. If the diet does not help, the doctor may prescribe choleretic drugs suitable for pregnant women. nine0003

It is important to find the cause of the bothersome itching, eliminating a whole group of skin diseases that can occur during pregnancy.

Itching in the abdomen and chest

This itch is worth mentioning separately. As a rule, the skin on the abdomen or chest itches in the second and third trimesters due to its stretching, because it is these parts of the body that increase in volume during pregnancy.

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