Rashes?

Has anyone encountered this before? Currently at 19 weeks pregnant. Had rashes since week 15 / 16. But it seems to have worsened into sth that's really red with some stinging pain.. Dunno what to do..

Rashes?
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First please consult your doctor about it! I have eczema and it worsened during pregnancy. At first, i didnt dare to apply any steroid cream and only treated it with cetaphil cleanser and moisturiser. However, it got really bad and the spread was huge! It was affecting my sleep quality due to the itch… when i finally reached out to my doctor, he prescribed me a steroid cream (of course it’s low potency) and instructed to use it really sparingly and to stop once the rash goes away. My skin has gotten much better after few days of usage, im now so glad that i eventually consulted my doctor and trusted my doctor’s advice… as im getting much better sleep now, which is really important for baby’s development :) remember to not rely on the steroid cream too much if your doctor prescribes you with one! Stop once it improves and just moisturise your skin really well. Good luck!

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