Re: postpartum rash

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At Sun, 24 Feb 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, MD wrote: >
>If two dermatologists examining you could not determine what the problem
>was, a gyn over the internet is helpless.
>
>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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