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Skin and pregnancy!!

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Gingeete · 24/07/2016 20:06

I am 4 months pregnant and my skin has always been sensitive but it is out of control now. My eyelids and forehead are particularly red and sore/itchy and now it's starting over arms and legs. Not changed any products as I know it's a waste of time but my usual make up, moisturiser etc are making it bad! I'm really pale so need a bit of make up. Help!!

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MrsH87 · 24/07/2016 21:30

I have a patch of v dry itchy skin, albeit quite small. I'm 14 weeks. Saw my GP who prescribed some cream with 1% hydrocortisone and safe to use in pregnancy. Seems to be helping!

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purplesmiler · 25/07/2016 06:04

My skin has been so itchy too it's usually sensitive but it's more blotchy and irritable. I am not using anything different but having cooler showers which help.

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Gingeete · 26/07/2016 21:22

Thanks, I am definitely more sensitive I have used a but of hydrocortisone so will see... I look awful coupled with no make up...I am not blooming!