What should I do if eczema is severe in late pregnancy?

Eczema is a common skin disease usually caused by external factors. When suffering from eczema, the body will usually experience itchy skin. Some people with severe eczema may also have symptoms such as skin ulcers. Therefore, if you suffer from eczema, you must actively seek treatment, especially for pregnant women. For the health of the baby in the belly and to prevent the disease from worsening, eczema needs to be treated in a professional hospital.

What to do if eczema is severe during late pregnancy?

Actively prevent systemic diseases. After suffering from eczema, the first thing to do is to find the cause, isolate the allergens, avoid further contact, and then apply Wei Ning ointment, which focuses on clearing heat and dampness, dispersing wind and heat, nourishing blood, dispersing wind and moisturizing dryness. In addition, expectant mothers suffering from eczema should seek timely treatment and should not delay. In addition, avoid drinking alcohol and eating foods that are prone to allergies, spicy and irritating foods, avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress, pay attention to skin hygiene, do not use hot water to wash the skin, and do not use irritating antipruritic drugs externally.

Pregnant women are prone to eczema, mainly because of changes in their endocrine system. When internal factors change, they are more likely to get eczema. Pregnant women with eczema would rather suffer themselves than affect their children, and are more cautious in treatment. Here, Professor Zhou Xianyi reminds pregnant women with eczema to be cautious when using medications and not to use banned drugs. During the acute phase of severe itching, it is recommended to supplement with calcium and vitamin C to relieve the symptoms. In general, pregnant women with eczema should communicate well with their doctors, be cautious when using the medicine, use it as little as possible, and stop when they see improvement.

In short, pregnant women with eczema in the late stages of pregnancy should not eat too much seafood and spicy food to avoid stimulation that makes the condition worse; remember not to use hormonal drugs, which are harmful to human health and may even endanger the healthy development of the fetus.

What are the symptoms of eczema in pregnant women?

Symptoms of acute eczema: severe itching, polymorphic skin lesions, erythema, papules, papulovesicles or blisters densely packed in patches, easy to exude, unclear boundaries, small papules and papulovesicles scattered around, often accompanied by erosion and crusting. If secondary infection occurs, pustules or pus crusts may appear. If treated properly, symptoms can be alleviated and the lesions may disappear after 2-3 weeks, but they often recur and may turn into subacute or chronic eczema.

Symptoms of subacute eczema: After the acute eczema is alleviated, there is still severe itching. The skin lesions are mainly papules, crusts and scales, with a small amount of papulovesicles and mild erosion. It can be cured within a few weeks with proper treatment. If improperly treated, it may have an acute attack or turn into chronic eczema.

Symptoms of chronic eczema: Chronic eczema often develops due to repeated attacks of acute or subacute eczema. It may also not be obvious at the beginning, but due to frequent scratching, friction or other stimulation, the disease may start as chronic eczema. The symptoms are infiltration and hypertrophy of the skin in the affected area, rough surface, dark red color or pigmentation. The lesions are mostly localized plaques, commonly found on the hands, feet, calf elbows, breasts, vulva, anus, etc., with clear edges. The course of the disease is chronic, lasting for months or years, or it may occur acutely due to stimulation.