What Do Pregnancy Rashes Look Like?
Pregnancy is already a stressful time for mothers, and the last thing that they want is any additional problems, such as rashes. Yet, pregnancy rashes are common and can greatly contribute to the discomfort of the mother. They range in severity and type, so it’s best to know what to look out for.
Possible Types Of Pregnancy Rashes
- Heat rash (Miliaria) – These appear on areas such as the neck, upper chest, and in the creases of arms, and legs. It appears as small itchy bumps and can be red or pink in colour.
- Pemphigoid gestationis – Blister-like rashes can form on the abdomen and may spread to other parts of the body.
- Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) – These cause red, itchy or burning bumps that can start to form on the abdomen and spread to arms, legs, chest, and buttocks.
What To Do If You Notice Pregnancy Rashes?
If you notice any type of rash during your pregnancy, it’s highly recommended that you visit your doctor right away to take a look. Your doctor can provide you with a suitable treatment or advise you on how to manage your condition in the best way possible.
Preventing Pregnancy Rashes
- Keep the skin well hydrated and moisturized
- Frequent application of cold compresses to affected areas
- Avoid hot places, wearing restrictive clothing, and using perfumed products
- Avoid excessive sweating and have frequent P.H balance showers/baths
Conclusion
Pregnant women may experience pregnancy rashes, which can cause lots of discomforts. Knowing what these rashes look like, visiting a doctor right away, and developing a skin care plan that prevents the rashes can help to keep a mother comfortable during her pregnancy.
What Do Pregnancy Rashes Look Like?
Pregnancy is already a stressful time for mothers, and the last thing that they want is any additional problems, such as rashes. Yet, pregnancy rashes are common and can greatly contribute to the discomfort of the mother. They range in severity and type, so it’s best to know what to look out for.
Possible Types Of Pregnancy Rashes
- Heat rash (Miliaria) – These appear on areas such as the neck, upper chest, and in the creases of arms, and legs. It appears as small itchy bumps and can be red or pink in colour.
- Pemphigoid gestationis – Blister-like rashes can form on the abdomen and may spread to other parts of the body.
- Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) – These cause red, itchy or burning bumps that can start to form on the abdomen and spread to arms, legs, chest, and buttocks.
The heat rash may start off as pinkish bumps and can turn into small blisters or welts. Pemphigoid gestationis and PUPPP may present as clusters of raised red dots, and then can progress to larger patches and eventually end up as deep red itchy welts.
What To Do If You Notice Pregnancy Rashes?
If you notice any type of rash during your pregnancy, it’s highly recommended that you visit your doctor right away to take a look. Your doctor can provide you with a suitable treatment or advise you on how to manage your condition in the best way possible.
Treatment Options For Pregnancy Rashes
Treatment options for pregnancy rashes depend on the type and severity. Here are some common ones:
- For heat rash: cool baths, proper air circulation around the affected areas, and loose comfortable clothing.
- For pemphigoid gestationis: topical steroids, oral steroids, and/or Dapsone.
- For PUPPP: topical corticosteroids, topical antipruritics, oral antihistamines, and/or phototherapy.
Preventing Pregnancy Rashes
There are a few things that can be done to help prevent pregnancy rashes:
- Keep the skin well hydrated and moisturized
- Frequent application of cold compresses to affected areas
- Avoid hot places, wearing restrictive clothing, and using perfumed products
- Avoid excessive sweating and have frequent P.H balance showers/baths
Conclusion
Pregnant women may experience pregnancy rashes, which can cause lots of discomforts. Knowing what these rashes look like, visiting a doctor right away, and developing a skin care plan that prevents the rashes can help to keep a mother comfortable during her pregnancy.
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