Itchy red bumps on the skin during pregnancy

Pregnant women will find that their skin becomes rough, and red bumps and itching will occur during pregnancy, which makes pregnant women feel uncomfortable and overwhelmed, which not only affects their rest, but also causes a certain psychological burden. What should a pregnant woman do if red pimples appear on her skin? How should she treat it?

What should pregnant women do if they have red bumps on their skin?

Pruritus in pregnant women is often a sign of increased bile acid, which is a type of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Pregnant women's skin itching is not too harmful to pregnant women, but it may cause premature birth, developmental failure, intrauterine distress, chronic intrauterine hypoxia, postpartum hemorrhage, and even in severe cases, fetal death and stillbirth. Therefore, we must remain vigilant about itchy skin symptoms in pregnant women.

Experts recommend using boiling water to heat the itchy area, which is helpful for the treatment of inflammation. You can also use vinegar and boiling water to clean the itchy area, or use 10 to 15 peppercorns, boil water, and clean the wound after it cools down. Generally, it can relieve the itching. Next, let’s discuss the medical care for itchy skin during pregnancy introduced in detail by experts.

1. Pregnant women with dry skin do not need to cleanse their faces frequently. This is because soap alkali will remove the natural oils on the skin. It is best to switch to a mild series of products, which have no side effects on pregnant women.

2. Don't soak in the shower for too long, otherwise it will easily cause skin dehydration. You can put some bath oil in the water. Keep the skin oily. Or after showering, rub moisturizer all over your body.

3. The diet should maintain a balanced nutrition, increase the intake of minerals such as magnesium and calcium, such as meat, fish, and eggs, and also increase necessary oily acid and vitamins, such as fruits and vegetables, fresh fruits, milk, fish oil, nuts, cereals, and legumes. The daily diet should reduce foods containing stimulants, such as coffee, wine, tea, etc., and drink plenty of water.