Eczema may get better or worse during pregnancy, or you may develop it for the first time. Treatment for you is essentially the same as for anyone else, with regular moisturising as a daily routine, plus topical steriods prescribed by your GP when you need them.
Therapy for eczema in pregnancy
1. Emollients
This is the most important treatment for your skin. Using a moisturiser regularly and liberally should help to minimise the need to look to other treatments. Choose an emollient (moisturiser) which suits the changes in your skin caused by pregnancy. Try to find one that has not got any parabens, sls etc.
2. Topical Steroids
You may want to use as little medicines as possible during pregnancy, including steroid creams. But if your eczema is troublesome you should consult your doctor for treatment.
3. Narrowband Ultraviolet B
This is sometimes used during pregnancy when topical steroids fail to manage the condition. Ultraviolet B is also safe while breast-feeding.
4. Antihistamines
Some people with eczema seem to benefit from using antihistamines, especially if they have hay fever as well. Consult your GP about this.
This has been adapted from a paper from the Nottingham University Hospital but we advise that you should speak to your doctor if you have any concerns.
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