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Pregnant, Itchy Rash, Dry Sensitive Skin. Using Aqueous Cream, Hydrous Oil. History Of Eczema. Treatment?

HI I AM 28 weeks pregnant and have suffered from eczema my whole life. the last few weeks i have noticed a rash on my face that is itchy and starting to peel, I have used aqueous cream , hydrous oil, my nurse has given me cetaphil moisturising cream and body wash for dyr itchy sensitive skin but this is not seem 2 be helping any suggestions as its getting so bad i am tempted to use my betnavate on it,
Tue, 14 Aug 2012
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Hi, Nadinej,
Thanks for query.
Continue with Cetaphil cream.
Take some antihistamine like Cetrizine after consulting your Obst.
I think there is no problem taking antihistamine at this stage of pregnancy.
Apply some moisturizing cream.
Ok and bye.
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Pregnant, Itchy Rash, Dry Sensitive Skin. Using Aqueous Cream, Hydrous Oil. History Of Eczema. Treatment?

Hi, Nadinej, Thanks for query. Continue with Cetaphil cream. Take some antihistamine like Cetrizine after consulting your Obst. I think there is no problem taking antihistamine at this stage of pregnancy. Apply some moisturizing cream. Ok and bye.