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What Is The Treatment For Itchy Rash On Jaw Line And Neck?

I'm 17 weeks pregnant. 2 days ago my jaw line and neck became extremely itchy with rash like bumps. It gets worse in the evening. I do have ezcema so I am use to constant itchy feeling all over my body but this is insane. And the area is warm to the touch without me scratching any of it. Please help.
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM

I would like to keep a possibility of Atopic eczema of pregnancy(AEP). It is one of the pregnancy dermatosis.

Atopic dermatitis/dry skin related eczemas, tends to flare during pregnancy. Since you have a past history of eczema, it is all the more reason supporting the possibility of AEP.

Use a good moisturizer twice daily over the affected area

As a treating doctor i would have asked you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid over and above the moisturizer on the affected area, twice daily for a week or 10 days.

An oral antihistamine like Hydroxyzine 25mg (safe in pregnancy) twice daily would help you with the itch part.


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What Is The Treatment For Itchy Rash On Jaw Line And Neck?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM I would like to keep a possibility of Atopic eczema of pregnancy(AEP). It is one of the pregnancy dermatosis. Atopic dermatitis/dry skin related eczemas, tends to flare during pregnancy. Since you have a past history of eczema, it is all the more reason supporting the possibility of AEP. Use a good moisturizer twice daily over the affected area As a treating doctor i would have asked you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid over and above the moisturizer on the affected area, twice daily for a week or 10 days. An oral antihistamine like Hydroxyzine 25mg (safe in pregnancy) twice daily would help you with the itch part. take care regards