have2hide
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/11 555 total posts
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Re: anyone have excema?
pre-pregnancy my prescription cream was betamethazone dipropionate which is a steroid cream, I believe.. my OB said I could continue to use it. I cut down my usage to only when I absolutely couldn't take the itch anymore. Probably used a small amount 3-5 times since January.
Nothing else over the counter works for me with the itching & rash I get on my fingers.
I'd see what you OB's opinion is, since they tend to differ.
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ETA: Found this online about self care
Self Care for Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Patients with eczema have hyperirritable skin. Therefore, anything that dries or irritates the skin will be a problem.
The aims of home therapy are to decrease trigger factors, reduce itching, suppress inflammation, lubricate the skin, and alleviate anxiety.
Dermatologists generally recommend the following:
Avoid rough, scratchy, tight clothing and woolens
Avoid frequent use of soaps, hot water, and other cleansing procedures that tend to remove natural oil from the skin. Use a moisturizing soap such as Dove, Tone, Lever 2000, Eucerin, Aveeno, Basis, Alpha Keri, or Purpose, and recommended cleansers include Cetaphil and Aquanil.
Bathe no more than once daily
Washcloths and brushes should not be used while bathing
After bathing, the skin should be patted dry (not rubbed) and then immediately (before it dries completely) covered with a thin film of moisturizer cream or ointment (not lotion) e.g. Aquaphor, Eucerin, Vaseline).
Message edited 7/5/2011 3:11:44 PM.
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bmm238
LIF Infant
Member since 10/09 189 total posts
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Bridget
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Re: anyone have excema?
I was scared to use my steroid prescription drug so I have just used lotions throughout the pregnancy. Luckily, my hands never got bad but my legs have been really itchy throughout my pregnancy!
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