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Can Calosoft Lotion Be Used For Itchy Rashes During Pregnancy?

Hi.. I m 35 weeks pregnant n for last 1 week have developed rashes all over my body which is extremely itchy. The itchiness increases so much at night that I can t sleep. I m.taking bath 2-3 times a day to keep the skin cool. Dermatologist gave me calasoft lotion to use twice a day, but I m.not getting much of relief. Is it safe to use calasoft? What else can I do to decrease itching? Is it unsafe for my baby?
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Hi & Welcome.

I can understand your concern regarding the safety of medicines for itching during pregnancy.

Itching is one of the most common skin problems in pregnancy causes for which include specific dermatoses of pregnancy to various skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, urticarial (allergic), infections, cholestasis, & infestations or drug induced. In addition to these, various systemic diseases can also manifest with itching.
Calosoft (calamine) lotions is a skin protectant, effective for soothing and protecting the skin following itching, pain, and discomfort.

Since it is applied topically (locally) on the affected areas of the skin, it does not gain access to blood circulation and hence safe to be used during pregnancy.

If itching is not relieved by the Calosoft lotion, oral antihistamines like Promethazine or Hydroxyzine or Desloratidine which are safe during pregnancy can be useful.

However, the cause of itching must be found by doing certain lab tests like CBC, Absolute eosinophilic count, Liver function tests, etc.

Hope the suggestions given could be useful.

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Can Calosoft Lotion Be Used For Itchy Rashes During Pregnancy?

Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern regarding the safety of medicines for itching during pregnancy. Itching is one of the most common skin problems in pregnancy causes for which include specific dermatoses of pregnancy to various skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, urticarial (allergic), infections, cholestasis, & infestations or drug induced. In addition to these, various systemic diseases can also manifest with itching. Calosoft (calamine) lotions is a skin protectant, effective for soothing and protecting the skin following itching, pain, and discomfort. Since it is applied topically (locally) on the affected areas of the skin, it does not gain access to blood circulation and hence safe to be used during pregnancy. If itching is not relieved by the Calosoft lotion, oral antihistamines like Promethazine or Hydroxyzine or Desloratidine which are safe during pregnancy can be useful. However, the cause of itching must be found by doing certain lab tests like CBC, Absolute eosinophilic count, Liver function tests, etc. Hope the suggestions given could be useful.