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Re: Excema treatments

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Jul 2002 16:42:20 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 6 Jul 2002, Lisa wrote: >
>I have excema (mainly just on my face in a small area). However, it is
>really inflamed and itching right now. I normally put fluticasone
>proopionate cream on it and it clears it right up. I don't think this
>is safe to use during pregnancy. What can I try that would be more
>natural and safe for use during pregnancy?

You can try one of the lower dose steroids, but only after discussion with your OB. Usually, if it is not too severe, it may be best to not treat until after delivery. 

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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
Sugar Land, TX


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     choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.


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