Re: postpartum rash

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Dr. M

At Sat, 23 Feb 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>Hi...I delivered about 6 weeks ago, and about 1 week ago I developed a
>rash on the back of my arms and on my thighs, butt and hips. They are
>very small bumps accompanied by very, very dry skin and sometimes a
>prickly feeling (when laying in bed).
>
>I did get this same rash after the birth of my son almost 2 years ago
>(also about a month after the birth). I went to two different
>dermatologists. One just wanted to sell me all of her expensive creams
>and lotions. One had me use cortisone (or hydrocortisone, can't
>remember which). NOTHING worked. It lasted almost until I got pregnant
>again 11 months later.
>
>It really looks ugly and I am very self-conscious about my skin (not so
>much this time, but last time it was during the summer).
>
>Could this be caused by hormones??? I have always had a small rash on
>the back of my arms, but this is different. Does anyone know what
>causes this and is it related to the pregnancy ending? I plan on going
>on BCP. Will these help?

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