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What Causes Skin Rashes During Pregnancy?

i am 15 weeks pregnant and have developed a rash on both of my inner thighs next to my vagina it is not itchy all the time but when it is it is and rather then looking just like a few bumps it turns into an angry red scaly rash , any advice would be very helpful while I wait for a gp appointment
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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HI,
I have read your query & understand your concern.
The rash on inner side of both thighs during pregnancy is due to increased bulk of thighs.. leading to more sweating, & heat as both the thighs touch .. This causes fungal infection.. which is very common in pregnancy.
It can be managed well by using skin ointment with topical steroid/ anti fungal dusting powder.
- Prevention of sweating by using cotton undergarments/ taking frequent washes to clear sweat & yoga exercises ( for pregnancy ) to get rid of excess mass of thighs.
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What Causes Skin Rashes During Pregnancy?

HI, I have read your query & understand your concern. The rash on inner side of both thighs during pregnancy is due to increased bulk of thighs.. leading to more sweating, & heat as both the thighs touch .. This causes fungal infection.. which is very common in pregnancy. It can be managed well by using skin ointment with topical steroid/ anti fungal dusting powder. - Prevention of sweating by using cotton undergarments/ taking frequent washes to clear sweat & yoga exercises ( for pregnancy ) to get rid of excess mass of thighs. thanks.