Has anyone heard of a pregnancy rash?

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I woke up with a rash on Saturday. I am 9 weeks pregnant my skins isn't really sensitive and I don't have any skin allergies that I know of. Some bumps look like I went to bed with a mosquito and the rest is a fine rash. It is on my torso only not on my extremities or face. I called my OB she told me to put benadryl on it and I did it isn't better so I am seeing the doctor tomorrow. I heard that some women get a pregnancy rash. Has anyone heard of it?

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I don't know if there's actually such a thing as a pregnancy rash, but I do know that while you're pregnant your skin tends to be a lot more sensitive even if it wasn't before. When I was pregnant with my first child I switched to a cheaper brand of laundry soap - BIG MISTAKE - my legs broke out all over!! You might take a look at the skin products (and products that come in contact with your skin like laundry soap) your using and try switching to something for sensitive skin until the pregnancy is over. Good luck! I hope you find something that works for you!

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Some women experience a rash of pregnancy called Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPPs). This rash occurs initially on the abdomen (they say due to the stretching of the skin) but can also occur on the arms and legs. It can start around the 2nd/3rd trimester, and can cause intense itching. It does not effect the pregnancy but it can be bothersome. Talk to your doctor about it and he may be able to give you a prescription for an ointment to help relieve the itching.

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There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Cold sores sometimes called fever blisters, are groups of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid, and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in several days to 2 weeks.
The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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I think that I was further along when that happened to me, but I know that my stomach broke out in a rash,,,AND I ITCHED AND ITCHED. I used pure coco butter every night and it helped me. Mine broke out when I was further along and the weather was colder, so your skin is stretching and being abused by going from cold to warm. Try keeping your skin moisturized and that should help. Good Luck.

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Rashes that only occur in pregnancy are
PUPPP - (pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy)
herpes gestationis
impetigo herpetiformis
papular dermatitis of pregnanc
prurigo gestationis

PUPPP - (pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy)
This condition is the most common dermatosis (skin condition) of pregnancy. The cause was unknown until recently when Dr Selim Aracting and colleagues from France reported studies linking PUPPP with cells from the developing baby (foetus). Their studies suggest that foetal cells can invade the mother's skin during pregnancy, and in some way cause this skin disorder to develop.
Symptoms and signs
What red raised spots or bumps that itch strongly.
Where the rash usually starts on the abdomen and spreads to the thighs. Occasionally, the rash spreads to arms and buttocks. The face is never involved.
When the rash usually appears after 34 weeks of pregnancy and disappears after childbirth, but can recur with subsequent pregnancy.
Complications
This condition causes no harm to mother or baby.

Papular dermatitis of pregnancy
Abnormal blood hormone levels are linked with this disorder especially chronically raised levels of gonadotrophins (hormones produced by the pituitary gland of the brain, and which regulate sex hormone levels) and lowered cortisol and oestrogen levels.
Symptoms and signs
What: an extremely itchy rash consisting of red, raised spots that look like insect bites. Crusts (scabs) cover some of these spots. The spots do not collect in groups.
Where: all over the body.
When: this rash can erupt at any time during pregnancy and then spots continue to appear until childbirth when they clear rapidly.
Complications
This condition causes no complications in the mother, but studies suggest that foetal death rates are increased.

Prurigo gestationis
This rash comes in two forms: an early form and a late form.
Symptoms and signs
What: very itchy red dots.
Where (early form) : upper trunk and upper parts of arms and legs. In this form, the abdomen and buttocks are rarely involved.
Where (late form): the rash is found mostly on the abdomen, usually on striae (stretch marks). After delivery, this form may spread to the entire body.
When: the early form appears in the middle months of pregnancy, while the late form occurs in the last week of pregnancy. The rash completely clears within three weeks after childbirth.
Complications
This condition is generally not associated with any serious complications in mother or baby.

Herpes gestationis
Herpes gestationis is a rare disease that is not related to the viral infection herpes simplex.
Symptoms and signs
What: a moderate-to-severe itchy rash consisting of different types of lesion (raised dots or bumps, fluid-filled blisters or blebs, or a combination).
Where: usually seen on the abdomen, particularly around the navel, and also on arms and legs. Palms and soles are frequently affected. The entire body may also be involved.
When: most likely to appear during the fourth and fifth month of pregnancy, but can occur before or after. This condition can be seen in the first pregnancy or in successive pregnancies for the first time.
Complications
This disease can have severe complications. The mother can develop necrosis (breakdown and death) of affected skin as well as kidney damage, which is diagnosed when blood and protein are found in the urine.
Infants can be born with this rash, but it usually clears up within a few weeks of birth without treatment.

Impetigo herpetiformis
This is an acute but rare skin condition of pregnancy.
Symptoms
What: groups of small, pus-filled blisters that develop irregularly or in curved or spiral-shaped clusters. After a few days, the blisters scab and the rash dries up, then new blisters appear at the edges of the dried-up rash. Several circles of this type may be produced as the disease progresses. Mild itching, burning sensations and hair loss can occur in the involved area. The rash is always accompanied by severe illness, such as chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhoea and joint pains.
Where: usually begins in groins, underarms, and the folds of knees and elbows. The disorder can affect the mucous membranes of the mouth and genitals where it looks like a greyish erosion (shallow ulcer).
When: usually begins in the last trimester and disappears after childbirth, although sometimes it leaves residual marks or scars.
Complications
If this disease is not treated promptly, the maternal death rate is high, and so too is the rate of stillborn babies.

Answer 9

Yes this is true. You have to think that its your chemistry that changes. Some women get good skin some get pimples (like me) true pure aloe. Take oatmeal baths you can get this from Aveno. Hope this helps

Answer 10

My friend had the same problem during her pregnancy. She kept anti itch cream on it.