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Why My Wife Is 3 Months Pregnant Now Having Lot Of Itching All Over Her Body At Differnet Times Of The Day?
Question: Hi, my wife is 3 months pregnant now. But she is having lot of itching all over her body at differnet times of the day. Is it safe to use " Lacto Calamine" solution to relieve the itching or any specific powder she can use? please advise.
Brief Answer:
Itching during pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome here,
Safety of the solution lactocalamine during pregnancy depends on the sensitivity of the skin. If it is dry and sensitive skin that becomes dry and red after other chemicals like soap or medicines, then lactocalamine is not safe. You can chose from one of the following options:
- diaper rash creams, creams with zinc oxide or other thick creams can be used over itchy patches
- Coconut oil or another oil cooking oil like olive oil or mustard oil is also good for general application over whole body.
- Hydrocortisone 1% cream can be applied locally for an intense itchy patch.
Itching over body should also be investigated by gynecologist for any hormonal issues and re-assess need for ongoing progesterone. Itching can also be caused by other issues like liver problems etc.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Itching during pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome here,
Safety of the solution lactocalamine during pregnancy depends on the sensitivity of the skin. If it is dry and sensitive skin that becomes dry and red after other chemicals like soap or medicines, then lactocalamine is not safe. You can chose from one of the following options:
- diaper rash creams, creams with zinc oxide or other thick creams can be used over itchy patches
- Coconut oil or another oil cooking oil like olive oil or mustard oil is also good for general application over whole body.
- Hydrocortisone 1% cream can be applied locally for an intense itchy patch.
Itching over body should also be investigated by gynecologist for any hormonal issues and re-assess need for ongoing progesterone. Itching can also be caused by other issues like liver problems etc.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Dr Vaishalee
Thank you for the advise.
Well, my wife's skin is not that much sensitive to other soaps and chemicals. She used to apply lacto calamine prior to pregnancy at certain times.
Could you please suggest the names of the specific medicines for Diaper rash creams and zinc oxide creams?
Additionally, we are planning to check with our Gynaec next week as we have scheduled scans and blood tests too.
Thank you for the advise.
Well, my wife's skin is not that much sensitive to other soaps and chemicals. She used to apply lacto calamine prior to pregnancy at certain times.
Could you please suggest the names of the specific medicines for Diaper rash creams and zinc oxide creams?
Additionally, we are planning to check with our Gynaec next week as we have scheduled scans and blood tests too.
Brief Answer:
There are many good brands
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
There are many good brands like Chicco, Mamaearth, etc for diaper rash creams that contain zinc oxide.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
There are many good brands
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
There are many good brands like Chicco, Mamaearth, etc for diaper rash creams that contain zinc oxide.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor.
We are familiar with MamaEarth. So, these diaper-rash creams can be used by adult female for getting relief from body itchings?
If that is so, it would be great option.
Thanks
Swakhar Shrutikar
We are familiar with MamaEarth. So, these diaper-rash creams can be used by adult female for getting relief from body itchings?
If that is so, it would be great option.
Thanks
Swakhar Shrutikar
Brief Answer:
Lets see
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It should work if it is from some skin issue like a rash etc.
If it is coming from another health condition like progesterone intake, hormonal issues or liver issues etc then it may only partially work. and the condition will need to be corrected.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
Lets see
Detailed Answer:
Hi
It should work if it is from some skin issue like a rash etc.
If it is coming from another health condition like progesterone intake, hormonal issues or liver issues etc then it may only partially work. and the condition will need to be corrected.
Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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