excema and pregnant - what is safe to use

Hi ladies, I have very sensitive skin (can only use 3 types of washing powder, soaps etc) and from time to time get patches of excema on my face and/or body. I usually use hydrocortisone cream to treat this.

Over the last few days I have about 3 patches of excema on my chest area. Can anyone tell me if I can still use hydrocortisone cream while pregnant? Or suggest an alternative?

Thanks!!

I had a low does hydrocortisone during my pg. Prescribed by my dermatologist. My mw was ok with me taking it... I only needed to use it a couple of days at a time. Just had to be far more diligent making sure my skin was well moisturised! That helped keep it at bay...

you can keep it at bay if you can figure out what your triggers are.

Sadly mine are partly increased hormone levels - so every 1st and 3rd trimester throughout when I'm pregnant and every month for a day or so I have a flare up when I ovulate.


Edited by Bobbie

I have just ordered some of this to replace my hydrocortisone cream (which I've been using since I was a child, not good).

http://www.xma.com.au/

I also use Invisible Glove, too (over top, as it's a barrier cream) and I have seen an improvement over the past few months.

Since being preggie and the change in season, my excema has flared up big time, especially on my hands. I use xma ease and it's totally made it fade - it's totally natural and you can get it from health shops.

Hi - I'm only a few weeks pg and my eczema has really flared up my Dr said its normal for the 1st trimester and said i'm ok using BETA Ointment: It's slowly working.

Where would I get xma ease from?

Thanks noisybaby - will give it a go.

Treen you poor thing, sounds horrible.

I had a really good day yesterday, though not sure what was different as to every other day as at the normal stuff.

I just rang DH as its flared up again, I told him the sprog is having a growth spurt lol.

I found this advice on everybody.co.nz

Itchy dry skin

Your skin has to stretch to accommodate your growing baby. In addition, hormonal changes in your body can make your skin drier and more sensitive. Eczema is a common cause of itchy, dry skin in pregnancy. In pregnancy, it may start or worsen due to changes in the way the immune system works.

    * Try having a shower instead of a bath and reduce the number of times you bathe.
    * Keep cool as much as possible, as overheating can aggravate the itching.
    * Substitute your soap or shower gel for a soap-free cleanser.
    * Wear soft, smooth clothes and avoid wool, which can irritate already itchy skin.
    * Use a moisturising lotion, cream or ointment to protect your skin.


Hope this helps.

Tried Papaya, doesn't make a lick of difference and just put greasy finger prints all over the house.

What about good old aqueous cream????