How to treat eczema during pregnancy?

In our daily life, many pregnant mothers are very careful during pregnancy for the sake of their babies. However, due to problems such as pesticides, fertilizers, and air pollution, some pregnant mothers may suffer from eczema. Because it is during pregnancy, many pregnant mothers dare not apply medicine casually, but the eczema will not go away for a long time. What should they do? How to treat eczema during pregnancy? In response to this problem, I have summarized the following content, hoping to help you

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. Treatment principles for eczema in pregnant women:

(1) Find the cause and isolate the allergen. Avoid drinking alcohol, eating foods that are prone to allergies, and eating spicy and irritating foods. Avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress. Pay attention to skin hygiene, do not wash the skin with hot water, and do not use irritating antipruritic drugs.

(2) For the health of pregnant women and fetuses, if a woman becomes ill, she should choose a regular hospital for treatment as soon as possible so that the condition can be analyzed and an appropriate medical plan can be developed.

2. Principles of medication for pregnant women with eczema:

The physical condition of expectant mothers during pregnancy is quite special, so they need to be more cautious in taking medication. Currently, most clinical trials of drugs exclude pregnant women, which means there is a lack of experience in pregnant women using the drugs safely. Therefore, doctors have concerns about using many drugs that seem safe, even traditional Chinese medicines. Generally speaking, there are two types of medications for treating eczema: oral medications and topical medications. For pregnant women, topical medications are less absorbed, so they are safer than oral medications. Experts say that if the eczema is more serious, it is best to apply topical medication as prescribed by a doctor, which is safer.

There are many issues that pregnant women need to pay attention to when taking medication. Expectant mothers who dare not take medication casually and have problems in this regard should take a look. I believe that after reading the above content, many pregnant mothers will have a certain understanding of their eczema, and will have a good and safe way to deal with eczema.