Can pregnant women apply anti-itch ointment?

Pregnant women are prone to various discomforts during pregnancy. Hormone changes, changes in diet, and external stimuli can all cause itching. Sometimes the itching is so severe that it makes it difficult to sleep and eat, which seriously affects the normal rest of pregnant women. So everyone asks if pregnant women can apply anti-itching ointment?

Experts emphasize that for the health of pregnant women and the healthy growth of their babies, it is not recommended that pregnant women use antipruritic ointments to relieve itching. They are usually advised to apply calamine to the wound, which can achieve a good anti-itching effect.

Home remedies to relieve itching

1. Banana peel soup relieves itching

We only need to add an appropriate amount of banana peel, boil it in water, until the temperature drops to a level that does not burn the skin, and then use a towel to clean the wound. Banana peel soup can not only effectively relieve itching, but also have the effect of skin cosmetology.

2. Wash with vinegar water to relieve itching

Or you can also use vinegar to clean the wound. The specific method is to boil vinegar with water, and then wait until the water becomes warm to clean the itchy area. This can achieve the effects of clearing away heat and detoxification, dispelling wind and relieving itching, and it is also very useful for skin itching.

3. Pepper edible alkali soup for external washing to relieve itching

You can also boil pepper and edible alkali in water and use it to clean the wound after it cools down. It can also have the effects of dispersing wind, removing cold and relieving itching. However, the therapeutic effect of the folk remedy is uncertain, because it is just a folk remedy widely circulated, so it is still better to go to the hospital for treatment.

Therefore, if pregnant women feel itchy, the antipruritic ointments they can use are relatively limited. It is recommended to use appropriate medications under the guidance and advice of a doctor. In fact, in addition to the above-mentioned few small remedies, we can also effectively relieve itching by using mosquito nets, wiping with soap, and rubbing the wound with garlic or mint. In general, for safety reasons, hormone treatment is not recommended for pregnant women.