Everything you need to know if you have an itchy bump:
Your bump is getting bigger and now it’s itching too – a prickliness that feels as if you’re wearing a bristly woolly jumper next to your skin. No sooner have you had a good scratch than the irritation creeps back across the skin on your tummy. Infuriating? Yes, but it’s also completely normal.
Excessive dryness can cause skin irritation, while damage to deeper layers can result in stretchmarks that itch as they heal. Look out, though, for more pronounced irritation with an obvious rash. ‘This could be a condition called polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, which can cause unbearable itching and red, inflamed areas,’ explains Jules. ‘Your GP may suggest an emollient cream, or prescribe short-term antihistamines or steroids if the problem starts to affect your sleep.
Symptoms should soon disappear once your baby is born. Seek medical advice if your skin becomes broken or sore due to scratching.Pregnancy itches eleswhere on your body might be a sign that you need to talk to your GP. Severe itching, at its worst on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet, without a rash, could indicate a liver disorder.
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