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What Causes Itching Around Upper Thigh And Buttock Cheeks?

I am 7 weeks pregnant and I can not stop itching in my upper thighs and around the back of my thighs as well. I don t have any type of infection because I just had my week 6 check in with my doctor and my test results showed no infections. why am I so itchy near and around my upper thighs and on my butt cheeks as well?
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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hi. i have read your question and understand your concern.

itching during third trimester of pregnancy specially without any lesions could be because of pruritus gravidarum. its a common problem during the 3rd trimester. the growing fetus hampers with the blood draining from liver.

i suggest you get your liver function tests done.

pruritus gravidarum clears off completely after delivery. till then you can take tab CPM twice daily and apply moisturisers 2-3 times a day.

hope this helps. for any further questions please get back to us. thanks.
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What Causes Itching Around Upper Thigh And Buttock Cheeks?

hi. i have read your question and understand your concern. itching during third trimester of pregnancy specially without any lesions could be because of pruritus gravidarum. its a common problem during the 3rd trimester. the growing fetus hampers with the blood draining from liver. i suggest you get your liver function tests done. pruritus gravidarum clears off completely after delivery. till then you can take tab CPM twice daily and apply moisturisers 2-3 times a day. hope this helps. for any further questions please get back to us. thanks.