hi, I am 34 week pregnant and having tremendous itchy skin . It was not that severe. But 1 week back it became worse and everyday it is getting worse. I normally use johnson and johnson baby oil after shower and cocoa butter lotion , Ucerin lotion whenever i feel my skin to be very dry. 2 days back I called my OB for the suggestion as Itchy skin is getting worse and having rashes on my stretch marks on my abdomen . As her suggestion I have applied Cortaid cream but it is not helping me. I am not able to sleep on my bed as the skin touches on the bed or with the contact of my clothes,it starts itching tremendously. Please help ..... sruti
Hi, Thanks for your query. It's not uncommon to feel itchy, particularly around your growing belly and breasts as your skin stretches to accommodate them. Hormonal changes may also be partly to blame. It usually disappears right after delivery. But you should remember severe itchiness in the second or, more commonly, the third trimester can be a sign of intrahepatic homeostasis of pregnancy (ICP). The itchiness can be extremely intense and is typically worse at night. This ICP has very bad effect on fetus. So better to visit your obstetrician first and if he/she suspects, you should do a liver function test with special mention on bile salt and acid and also frequent Ultrasound monitoring of the fetus to see his well-being. Best wishes