Itchy bump

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RowenaDedalus · 22/07/2018 19:23

31 weeks and stretch marks have appeared from nowhere! I also am really itchy at the top and bottom of the bump but have raised red bumps/spots at the bottom of it which are probably what is causing the itching. Didn’t notice until I looked in the mirror. Any ideas what they could be? Don’t think it’s a heat rash or anything like that, I don’t wear anything tight and wear cotton etc.

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FatCow2018 · 22/07/2018 19:26

It will be where the skin is irritated by being stretched most likely, and using a cool moisturiser will help.

However, if it spreads and the itchyness becomes unbearable, particularly on your hands or feet, go straight to your MAU.

Theweasleytwins · 22/07/2018 19:41

If it's itchy phone your midwife. Can be a sign of something-I forget what

Wellthisunexpected · 22/07/2018 19:49

My worst stretch marks started as red spots, they were itchy too.

JustVent · 22/07/2018 19:51

It sounds like PUPPP. Welcome to my world 😭

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RowenaDedalus · 22/07/2018 19:55

I really was quite smug and thought I wouldn’t get stretch marks. I feel disappointed with myself like maybe I have put on too much weight and this is why. Silly because I should be grateful that my body is doing this amazing thing!

PUPPP... will google

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strawberrysweets · 22/07/2018 19:58

Aveeno products - amazing!

littleHen84 · 22/07/2018 20:01

I had this i used e45 wash in the shower abd the cream with the pump dispensor it really helped i felt like i was on fire at times but it settled with e45.

Poconut · 22/07/2018 21:04

I'm experiencing the same, I had no stretch marks until a week ago! (I'm 41+2!) and now they are here with vengeance. They are red, sore, so itchy and when I bend down I can feel my stomach ripping, I literally have no stretch left in me! I mentioned it to my midwife and she said there is nothing to worry about u less I have itchy hands and feet and to keep moisturising! X

Morecarbsplease · 22/07/2018 21:12

I've been lathering myself in bio oil so far so good 33weeks! I get an itchy bump now and again no stretch marks yet though.

jubbablub · 22/07/2018 21:57

I have started to get this (also 31 weeks). I ended up taking a loratadine last night after looking at guidance online. I actually had some sleep after this!! Going to get some cetirizine tomorrow and double up on antihistamines.

pilou · 22/07/2018 21:59

Itching could be a sign of obstetric cholestasis and needs to be checked straight away. I had it during my first pregnancy and was induced early.

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