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Should I Be Concerned Of Having Severe Itching On My Legs, Thighs And Buttocks During My Pregnancy Period?

Hi. I'm 33 weeks pregnant and i have terrible itching on my legs, thighs , and buttocks. ive developed bumps that look like bug bites in theses areas. the itching is so intense that I've also got scarring/scabs on the bumps and black and blues on my legs. What is this and should i be concen?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
During pregnancy, due to stretching of the skin, the moisture between collagen fibers decreases.
This leads to itching.
Changes in the weather will add to this problem.
Straching can aggrevate the problem.
Using moisturizers can decrease the problem.
Products with alovera and vitamin E are better options.
For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.com/2012/05/itching-over-abdomen-in-pregnancy.html

Good hydration and balanced nutrition are needed.
Take care.
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Should I Be Concerned Of Having Severe Itching On My Legs, Thighs And Buttocks During My Pregnancy Period?

Hi, Thanks for the query. During pregnancy, due to stretching of the skin, the moisture between collagen fibers decreases. This leads to itching. Changes in the weather will add to this problem. Straching can aggrevate the problem. Using moisturizers can decrease the problem. Products with alovera and vitamin E are better options. For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.com/2012/05/itching-over-abdomen-in-pregnancy.html Good hydration and balanced nutrition are needed. Take care.