Please help me diagnose this bumpy rash

[funlovingcriminal]

I'm 11 weeks pregnant and a bit more paranoid about health issues than normal and I was wondering if anyone can help me find out what this is.

On Thursday I found a small red bumpy/blistery area on my bum cheek . Since then it has got worse. Now the pain is spreading and the area is very red and warm. It doesn't look like a spot or boil because it is and area of whit raised bumps/blisters that are very sore to touch.

Has anyone any experience of what this can be.

TIA

[decafgirl]

If it's warm to the touch it could be an infection - something like a tiny ingrowing hair folicle can cause this. It's probably not pregnancy related but definately go and get it checked out. Antibiotics will sort you out quickly xxx

[FaintlyMacabre]

Have you had chickenpox before? It could possibly be shingles. If if is, it's not harmful to the baby.

There is a picture here

And NHS on shingles in pregnancy here

I would try to see a GP, TBH, just to put your mind at rest. And try not to google it yourself!

[ThisBoyDraculaDrew]

Shingles?

[funlovingcriminal]

wow, thanks for the messages.

I have had chicken pox before. A bit more info - the bumpy area is yellowy and raised and about the size of a 50p. Then there is a large red area all round this which is painful. TBH the whole bum cheek is starting to hurt today.

[FaintlyMacabre]

Or maybe could be impetigo? Picture here

It's a bit tricky diagnosing rashes over the internet! If it's painful and getting worse I would try to see someone today.