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Anyone's eczema got worse when pregnant?

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FTM91 · 19/01/2021 10:14

Just that really. Hard to tell if it's a normal winter flare up or could be due to pregnancy?

I have the standard dry itchy hands and behind elbows, but now have a small patch on my eye-lid which I never usually get, and my scalp has been extremely dry and itchy which also I haven't had before. Was going to ask my midwife at 16 week appointment but it was over the phone and I just forgot!

Separately, any remedies for very dry itchy scalp much appreciated :)

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Suzi888 · 19/01/2021 19:11

Yes, I had it and still have it now! Angry needed antibiotics in the end (after having baby). Five years on and I still have it flare up constantly. It’s on my hands and inside my ears.
Wonder what it is about pregnancy that triggers it?!

LittleTiger007 · 19/01/2021 19:37

Yes, I never had it before but I do now and I’m 23 weeks. 😒

JanewaysBun · 19/01/2021 19:41

ME
Never had it pre DC, now my hands are red raw constantly, cannot wear nail varnish - thanks kids!

Grognonne · 19/01/2021 19:46

I’ve not had it before, but have now developed it through pregnancy. Just a patch on my ribs, have been prescribed cream and it seems to be working.

Edelweiss2020 · 19/01/2021 20:06

Mine has got a lot worse since I got pregnant, I’m currently 20 weeks. Has usually been confined to my elbows/upper arms and my lower legs mainly but at the moment my hands, stomach and upper legs are really sore too. I think the stomach one is more a skin stretching kind of itch as it’s not as rashy but still not fun :(

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