Itchy skin during early pregnancy

Itchy skin in the early stages of pregnancy may be due to pregnancy eczema or pregnancy skin diseases. Because the body secretes more progesterone in the early stages of pregnancy, rejection may occur in the pregnant woman, especially for pregnant women with sensitive skin, which may cause skin allergies. When your skin itches in the early stages of pregnancy, it is best to pay attention to skin hygiene and not scratch your skin with your hands. You can use disinfectant to wipe the skin to relieve the itching.

1. Will you feel itchy in the early stages of pregnancy?

Pregnant women may feel itchy in the early stages of pregnancy, and the most common symptoms that cause itchy skin in pregnant women are:

1. Pregnancy skin disease: More than 15% of pregnant women may encounter this skin disease. The whole body may itch, usually occurring during the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. Apart from an itchy sensation on the skin, there are no other changes and it has no effect on the fetus.

2. Pregnancy rash: About 2% of pregnant women may suffer from this disease, which usually occurs between the 4th and 9th months of pregnancy. Small red rashes may appear on the skin, most often on the limbs, and may look like insect bites but have no effect on the fetus.

3. Toxic skin rash during pregnancy: The prevalence rate is about 1%, mostly occurring in short and obese pregnant women, and most often occurs when stretch marks appear. It is currently believed that it may be related to hormonal imbalance and has no effect on the fetus.

4. Papular dermatitis of pregnancy: The incidence rate is very low and the disease may occur in any part of the body. When the disease occurs, rashes will appear on the skin all over the body. The cause of this disease is still unclear, but it may cause miscarriage or stillbirth, so you must be especially careful.

2. What to do if your body itches during pregnancy

Many pregnant women will experience itchy skin symptoms. Unless the condition is very serious, they should discuss the use of medication with their doctor. In principle, it is best to use less medication. In addition, you can also try non-drug methods to prevent or reduce mild skin itching:

1. Avoid sweating and wipe off sweat as soon as possible.

2. Wear loose and comfortable clothes, and try to wear cotton clothes that absorb sweat. Try to avoid using chemicals such as disinfectants or soaps that can irritate or dry out the skin.

3. Do not scratch vigorously with your nails to avoid scratching the skin and causing infection.

What we need to pay attention to is that there are various reactions during pregnancy. Some reactions are unique to pregnant mothers, so if there are any special reactions in the early stages of pregnancy, there is no need to be too anxious. If the symptoms are mild, just wait for them to disappear naturally. If you feel really uncomfortable, you still have to go to the hospital for treatment instead of taking medicine indiscriminately.