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As we all know, pregnancy comes with substantial changes to your body. Some of the issues that worried you the most during the pre-pregnancy period are found to miraculously subside during the course of pregnancy. On the other hand, some health issues get worse when you get pregnant. Here we explain to you a skin issue that is not rare, but a bit tricky to manage – Atopic eruption
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‘Atopy’ means one’s increased risk to experience eczema, asthma, or hay fever. Atopic eruption often has a silent period, during which, it shows the signs of cure. However, it reappears with or without significant cause. Many ‘environmental’ factors can make eczema worse. These include heat, dust, contact with irritants, and infections. Pregnancy is a vital factor that triggers eczema.
AEP refers to the flaring up of eczema in the course of pregnancy. The inflammation of the skin brings about dryness and itchiness, which are extremely bothersome when you are pregnant.
It can appear in any part including the face. However, the areas, which are more prone to atopic eruption include the skin wrinkles of the elbow, knee, and wrists (joints). It also often appears on the neck.
Mostly, atopic eruption happens during the initial months of the pregnancy (before the fifth month). Anyhow, 75% of the cases appear before the third trimester.
Till now e have no idea on the exact reason for AEP. However, here are three common factors that trigger AEPamong expecting women.
AEP does not cause any harm to the unborn baby. Likewise, it will not hinder the chances of normal delivery. Nevertheless, because of genetic factors, the child might be prone to develop an atopic disease like eczema, asthma, or hay fever.
Yes. As we already mentioned, the AEP can happen due to hereditary reasons. Therefore, it runs in the family. If either one parent or both mother and father experience the ill effects of skin inflammation or asthma, most probably, their kids will inherit it as well.
Similarly, because of the genetic factors, you are more prone to AEP, if your close relations have experienced it. There is a higher chance of repeating the AEP in succeeding pregnancies.
Atopic eruption of pregnancy usually appears in the early phases of pregnancy. The main characteristic of AEP is itching, which can be terrible enough to meddle with a good night’s sleep. If you are experiencing AEP the first time, the rashes will be milder. However, the severity of the rash depends on the kind of AEP.
It shows up mainly in two forms:
Other than these, water blisters may appear on the hands and feet and the skin may turn out to be wet and teary.
Aggravation of eczema, which is present prior to the pregnancy, is usually easy to diagnose by merely examining the skin. However, the first indication of AEP can be harder to diagnose, as it is usually mistaken as other skin issues.
If you have a family history, the doctor will perform a skin biopsy. Some blood tests might also be conducted. If the result shows an elevation of IgE (immunoglobulin E), an immunoglobulin that is associated with atopy, the doctor will confirm the AEP.
Not really. Because of its hereditary context, a total cure is impossible. However, there are numerous methods for controlling it. Particularly one who develops AEP for the first time usually reacts well to the treatment and hence, it is easy to manage.
The primary objective of the treatment is to soothe the itching and bring down the soreness of the skin. The treatment options involve:
Therefore, never go for over-the-counter medication. And if for some reason, the doctor prescribes these medicines, they will closely monitor your blood pressure and sugar levels.
Yes. Indeed, even while consuming oral steroid tablets, mothers can breastfeed, as, just insignificant measures of steroids get into breast milk. Nonetheless, these mothers carry an increased risk of developing nipple eczema due to their sensitive skin.
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