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What Causes Itchy Rashes On Lower Abdomen During Pregnancy?
Question: Hello Doctor,
I am 3 months pregnant and i am having itchy rashes in my lower abdomen for last 10 days. Currently i am applying coconut oil which is helping me but no cure yet. I have also given for urine test and waiting for the result. I am little afraid whether it is something related to my child or its just a skin problem.
Note: before getting this rashes i have applied castor oil (4 years old oil) to avoid itchy sensation but there was no rashes at that time. not sure whether this expired castor oil would have caused this issue.
I am 3 months pregnant and i am having itchy rashes in my lower abdomen for last 10 days. Currently i am applying coconut oil which is helping me but no cure yet. I have also given for urine test and waiting for the result. I am little afraid whether it is something related to my child or its just a skin problem.
Note: before getting this rashes i have applied castor oil (4 years old oil) to avoid itchy sensation but there was no rashes at that time. not sure whether this expired castor oil would have caused this issue.
Brief Answer:
Pruritus of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You have developed a condition called as pruritus of pregnancy.
It is a common condition and requires no treatment.
Sometimes even hepatic jaundice causes itch in pregnancy.
Please get your liver function tests done.
If It comes to be normal there is nothing to worry.
Apply calamine lotion and if there is itch you can take tablet avil.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Pruritus of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You have developed a condition called as pruritus of pregnancy.
It is a common condition and requires no treatment.
Sometimes even hepatic jaundice causes itch in pregnancy.
Please get your liver function tests done.
If It comes to be normal there is nothing to worry.
Apply calamine lotion and if there is itch you can take tablet avil.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
pregnancy related
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs..
It is related to pregnancy and is called as "pruritic urticarial papules and plaque of pregnancy." You can read about this more on net.
Just apply calamine lotion and take avil tablet.
Once you deliver the baby this problem will go off.
Thank you
pregnancy related
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs..
It is related to pregnancy and is called as "pruritic urticarial papules and plaque of pregnancy." You can read about this more on net.
Just apply calamine lotion and take avil tablet.
Once you deliver the baby this problem will go off.
Thank you
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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