Pregnant With Red Blotchy Rash On Legs. What Could Be These?

Posted on Fri, 15 Feb 2013

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Question : I get a red blotchy rash on legs only at night... I'm also pregnant I don't know if that has something to do with it.

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (10 minutes later)

Hi there.
yes hormonal changes that occur in pregnancy sometimes do precipitate these type of rashes. I take it these are transient & not itchy. How long has this been occuring for & in which trimester are you currently or in other words what part of your pregnancy & is this the first pregnancy & if not, has a similar rash occured in prior pregnanacies? Relax. It is most likely a vascular reaction pattern if it is asymptomatic & will resolve on its own & some bland calamine based lotion may be applied to the affected regions for symtpomatic relief & it is absolutely safe in pregnancy. Wish you a speedy recovery & a safe pregnancy! Cheers!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (3 minutes later)

I'm in my 2nd trimester. They itch a little bit but nothing too bad. They just appear almost every night.

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (1 hour later)

XXXXXXX If 2nd trimester, do try a mild plain hydrocortisone base cream locall appln & it should disappear in 2-3 days. If itch not too severe, no need of oral tabs. Cheers & trust this helps! Godspeed!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar