Re: Rash and Pregnancy
From: bethtony (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Jan 29 13:36:16 2001
Hi Rachel Congrats on the pregnancy!! I know the ichy rash you are talking
about.My sister in law had the same thing.It iched so much it almost drove
her mental.The doc perscribed her cortizone cream....she used it sparenly as
a last resort.The doc could not give her an explanation either.She found out
it had somthing to do with the liver not working properly.She did however
use alo vera..straight from the plant and it helped alot.Her baby was born
healthy at 10 lbs 8 oz.The rash did not do any harm to the baby.Good luck in
your reseach and with the baby.
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Rachel" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 9:25 AM
Subject: Rash and Pregnancy
> I am a 33 year old Asian women, 13 weeks pregnant with my first. For
> about a week, I have suffered a horrible rash all over my torso, thighs,
> and neck that itches intensely. My MD said it is normal, though rare
> and did not give much else of an explanation. In checking the internet,
> I think I have something called Pityriasis Rosea, which I have also
> found that many other women have suffered through. If this is what I
> have, info seems to indicate that it will NOT be harmful to my baby, but
> I'm worried sick. I will check with my MD with this new information and
> ask to see a Dermatologist as well as I can't stand it! Lotions and
> Oatmeal baths do not help much. Antihistamines help, but I don't want
> to take too many while pregnant. I have heard that sun tanning helps,
> but I don't want to over heat my body. I did go through two light
> sessions of indoor tanning and it helps. I want to try Aloe Gel on my
> skin as it has amazing anti-itch properties, but I want to make sure it
> is safe. I know Aloe is very bad to take internally. Can anyone help
> me or give me some advice? Thanks for much! R.
>
![[ endo@obgyn.net ]](../../images/endo_at_obgyn.gif)