Wierd Rash 5 months postpartum

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I am 5 months postpartum and all of a sudden developed an itchy red rash all over my thighs which is spreading.  I am putting a topical steriod (advise of doc) but it is not helping.  I have no idea what it could be since I have not changed my diet, soap, lotion, etc.  The rash looks almost like rubella type lesions, but I had been vaccinated years ago, so it most likely isn't that.  I was not seen by a dermatolgist, just was given this creme at the advise of a doc in our family.

I had rashes throughout pregnancy and was wondering could this be a hormonal thing again?

Any ideas what it could be?  I am making an appointment with a dermatologist Monday AM.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Pregnancy related allergy reaction are known and seen anytime in pregnancy. They present with lesions anywhere in the body and are relieved with end of pregnancy and anti-allergics.

How are you doing now? Have you consulted an allergy specialist for your symptoms?

Have you had any benefit from calamine lotion and antihistamine medications?

This could be related to hormonal changes associated with the pregnancy and postpartum period. 'The varied collection of skin peculiarities that crop up during pregnancy, including rashes, redness, acne, discolorations, and other eruptions.'

'It's those pregnancy hormones at work yet again, causing your pores to secrete excess oil, making you vulnerable to heat rash, and visiting discolorations on your face, legs, palms, and soles. They're even responsible for a particularly unpleasant kind of skin eruption known as PUPPP (pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy), or lesions in your stretch marks. Skin tags, or small, raised growths on the skin, are common during pregnancy, too, particularly under your arms.'

You could read more about this at the following link -

http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/skin-changes.aspx

Your doctor/dermatologist would be able to provide you help here.

Hope this helped. Let us know if there are any other queries and keep us posted on your health.

Best regards