What to do if eczema is severe in late pregnancy

The reason why people suffer from eczema is mostly due to the presence of moisture in the human body. When the moisture in the body is discharged through the pores, many eczemas will develop. The areas where eczema develops usually feel very itchy, and people will scratch them unconsciously. Some pregnant women may also develop eczema due to poor immunity. Let’s take a look at what to do if eczema is severe in late pregnancy.

Eczema is a common skin disease with many causes. For pregnant women, changes in endocrine and metabolism are the main internal causes of eczema. According to clinical statistics, about 5% of expectant mothers will develop eczema during pregnancy. Pregnancy eczema often occurs after 6 months of pregnancy. Some mothers will also develop eczema after giving birth. Eczema can occur anywhere on the body, especially on the face, head, around the ears, calves, armpits, elbows, feet, etc. It is more common on the belly during pregnancy, but can also spread all over the body. Once eczema breaks out, the itching is unbearable and it is easy to recur. Therefore, expectant mothers should take certain preventive measures before and when eczema occurs during pregnancy.

1. Why do pregnant women get eczema?

1. Internal factors: During pregnancy, the pregnant woman’s immunity is suppressed, and her endocrine and metabolism change, making the skin more sensitive.

2. External factors: stimulation from external objects such as fish, shrimp, paint, pollen, dust mites, animal fur, cosmetics, synthetic fibers, etc. can easily lead to allergic reactions.

2. 4 types of eczema that pregnant women are prone to

1. Pregnant women with allergic constitution

This type of pregnant women are prone to skin diseases such as eczema during pregnancy, and their babies often have this gynecological constitution and develop allergic diseases such as infant eczema and asthma.

2. Pregnant women with chronic infection lesions

Such as suffering from chronic cholecystitis, tonsillitis, intestinal parasites, etc.

3. Pregnant women with varicose veins

Due to uterine compression during pregnancy, some pregnant women experience distension of superficial veins in the pubic area, vaginal mucosa, anus, rectum and lower limbs, blood stasis and the formation of varicose veins, which is closely related to the onset of vulvar eczema.

4. Pregnant women with nervous and mental stress

The influence of neuropsychiatric factors during pregnancy, such as excessive anxiety and worry, can also be the trigger for eczema.