eczema

[Nini2686]

I'm about 22 weeks preggo and I have never had skin issues or dry skin. For the past few weeks I have these rash things on my skins and I have it on my arm. It looks like eczema and itches like crazy. If I itch to much it bleeds. Is this normal? What will make it go away. Not only is it annoying but it looks awful.

[gokuangel]

I have Eczema so i know how annoying it is! Lotion wise Eucerin is the best for the that other than that you have to go the dr and get some hydrocortizone cream! Being PG im would definetly ask your DR what would be best and safe to put on it! The cream i have they said is pretty strong!! oh and soap wise make sure you get dove or caress that really moisturize your skin these are the only 2 that i buy!!

[roke]

I would let your doctor know about it and get it checked out just to make sure everything is good.  Some women can develop a symptom known as PUPPP's.  

I am 32 weeks and since around my 20th week my stomach became very itchy and the rest of my skin became very dry.  I just use Vaseline cocoa/shea butter on my stomach and Aveeno for on my face and hands and it seems to be helping a lot.  I guess you have to find the cream that will work for you.  But do try and stop scratching (as I'm sure many people have told you before).... if you must "scratch" try and rub your skin - don't scratch.