Severe itchy skin during pregnancy, any idea for the cure and cause of it?

i'm 6 1/2 weeks pregnant and it's hard to get some sleep at night when my body itch so bad. i can't help but scratch and it leaves ugly marks.

Severe itchy skin during pregnancy, any idea for the cure and cause of it?
Definitely ask the doctor about this. There is a liver condition during pregnancy that causes excessive itching. It's dangerous. Here's a brief description:





What is Cholestasis of Pregnancy


Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare condition that results from a liver problem. Roughly 2 percent of pregnant women may develop this condition, which occurs when bile fails to flow normally in the small ducts of the liver. This results in bile salt accumulation in the body and can cause excessive itching. This itching is more intense than other forms of itching. Some women scratch so severely they end up with small tears in the skin.





This problem like many other pregnancy related skin conditions clears shortly after delivery. In some cases your doctor may recommend an early induction depending on the severity of your condition. Many women who develop cholestasis of pregnancy will develop the condition in subsequent pregnancies.
Reply:i had that to , u body is changing that's what it is.


But maybe u have some allergy on something, just go to u doctor.
Reply:stretch marks.. they itch.. i use Lubriderm and or Cocoa Butter. try not to scratch.. the Lubriderm helps with the itchies!!!





best of luck.. God bless!!
Reply:You need to ask your doctor. I know I've heard of this before, but it has a medical name. Ask your ob/gyn.
Reply:Use a good lotion. Don't shower every day. I have itchy skin, and my doctor told me not to shower daily. It has really helped. Ask your doctor since your preg. Good luck!
Reply:use aveeno bath wash or any of there products it worked 4 me u can get at walmart or any pharmacy chain and walmarts knock off oatmeal bath will work also
Reply:I feel for you because I went through it too :- ) I don't know if it is true or not, but I heard not to scratch because that is what causes stretch marks. Anyhow, the only thing I found that worked was cocoa butter or the vitamin E oil spray. Try it for a day and it should feel a lot better. Just be careful what you try as lotion or oils are absorbed into your skin, so make sure it is safe for pregnancy...but the cocoa butter is the only thing that stopped my itchy skin

daphne