I have a itchy skin whivh gets heated up on itching and turns red.The skin also becomes swelled up.?

I'm pregnant. This has been happening since then. Please tell me the cuse and its treatment.

I have a itchy skin whivh gets heated up on itching and turns red.The skin also becomes swelled up.?
Just know that cold water will tighten the skin and warm will loosen.


Happy Pregnancy!!
Reply:it sounds like you may have hives... consult a dr just to be on the safe side...
Reply:Yup it sounds like hives. Ask your doc about it. Applying some aloe will help it feel better. It relieves the itching and the heat.
Reply:That answers the Q becasue your pregnant your skin is streatching to accomodate your growing baby, hence the itchy feeling, if you have gaind weight then that is also a factor, because your skin streaches it causes it to feel tight, apply lotion designed for streatchmarks, or you can apply oil, baby oil is fine, it should feel much better after you apply the cream/oil, but if it continues to itch see your doctor who can prescribe a suitable lotion for you. good luck with your pregnancy.
Reply:happy pregnancy!! all 3 of my pregnancy's resulted in itching. My Dtr. said it has to do with your hormones surging. She gave me a RX for hydrocortisone cream apply generouly to all your spots and DON'T scratch if you can stand it. Cold compress helped some for me(just a cold washcloth on the swollen spots) Also when you see your Dtr ask about allergies and hives? best of luck, sandra


PS Don't take hot showers until your spots are better the heat of the water will make them worse!

camellia