excema and pregnant - what is safe to use
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Topic: excema and pregnant - what is safe to use
Posted By: girly_girl
Subject: excema and pregnant - what is safe to use
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 8:16pm
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Hi ladies, I have very sensitive skin (can only use 3 types of washing powder, soaps etc) and from time to time get patches of excema on my face and/or body. I usually use hydrocortisone cream to treat this.
Over the last few days I have about 3 patches of excema on my chest area. Can anyone tell me if I can still use hydrocortisone cream while pregnant? Or suggest an alternative? Thanks!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 8:17pm
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I would have said no originally but my MW prescribed some for me with a low dose of hydrocortisone.
Check with your LMC and see what they recommend.  -------------  
 
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 8:20pm
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I had a low does hydrocortisone during my pg. Prescribed by my dermatologist. My mw was ok with me taking it... I only needed to use it a couple of days at a time. Just had to be far more diligent making sure my skin was well moisturised! That helped keep it at bay... -------------   
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Posted By: Jelly
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 8:25pm
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Really, you can keep it at bay? I find once I've got it somewhere it doesn't go away, the best I can do is get it to fade... ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 8:33pm
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you can keep it at bay if you can figure out what your triggers are.
Sadly mine are partly increased hormone levels - so every 1st and 3rd trimester throughout when I'm pregnant and every month for a day or so I have a flare up when I ovulate. -------------
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Posted By: LouD
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 8:46pm
| In the past the docs have prescribed hydrocortisone.....I am a long time sufferer of eczema and just when i had thought i had gotten rid of it by way of sweating out my toxins that cause it, pregnancy has brought it all back........but it comes and goes and i use a lot of moisturiser also as it helps......but i use hydro on a couple of spots about once a week...... |
Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 9:06pm
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I have just ordered some of this to replace my hydrocortisone cream (which I've been using since I was a child, not good).
http://www.xma.com.au/ - http://www.xma.com.au/ I also use Invisible Glove, too (over top, as it's a barrier cream) and I have seen an improvement over the past few months. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: RinTinTin
Date Posted: 14 September 2009 at 9:41pm
clare I use a product called hope's relief. In the last few weeks I have had a massive eczema breakout on my face.  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 15 September 2009 at 7:45am
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Since being preggie and the change in season, my excema has flared up big time, especially on my hands. I use xma ease and it's totally made it fade - it's totally natural and you can get it from health shops. ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 15 September 2009 at 9:31am
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I think that's the same one I've just ordered, Arohanui. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 1st4us
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 12:11pm
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Hi - I'm only a few weeks pg and my eczema has really flared up my Dr said its normal for the 1st trimester and said i'm ok using BETA Ointment: It's slowly working.
Where would I get xma ease from? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: noisybaby
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 1:23pm
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Xma ease is available from health food shops. They have a website which might have stockists near you.
www.xmaease.co.nz |
Posted By: 1st4us
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 1:42pm
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Thanks noisybaby - will give it a go. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 1:59pm
I've gotta try this stuff, too. Found out the one I have isn't the same cream and my cream isn't working! I have eczema all over my mouth area, eyes, cheeks, neck, arms and hands. And it's getting worse! I woke up this morning and one of my eyes was swollen shut because I'd scratched it so much in my sleep. My lips are so raw I can't kiss DH and one hand is so dry and swollen, I can't stretch it out. 
Has anyone found that a certain food trigger their eczema? I'm on a wheat free diet and I have reduced my dairy intake but it's still getting worse. It's as if I'm allergic to being pregnant! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 1st4us
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 2:25pm
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Treen you poor thing, sounds horrible.
I had a really good day yesterday, though not sure what was different as to every other day as at the normal stuff. I just rang DH as its flared up again, I told him the sprog is having a growth spurt lol. I found this advice on everybody.co.nz Itchy dry skin Your skin has to stretch to accommodate your growing baby. In addition, hormonal changes in your body can make your skin drier and more sensitive. Eczema is a common cause of itchy, dry skin in pregnancy. In pregnancy, it may start or worsen due to changes in the way the immune system works. * Try having a shower instead of a bath and reduce the number of times you bathe. * Keep cool as much as possible, as overheating can aggravate the itching. * Substitute your soap or shower gel for a soap-free cleanser. * Wear soft, smooth clothes and avoid wool, which can irritate already itchy skin. * Use a moisturising lotion, cream or ointment to protect your skin. Hope this helps. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 3:27pm
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Or try Papaya ointment ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 3:59pm
Tried Papaya, doesn't make a lick of difference and just put greasy finger prints all over the house.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 4:13pm
| What about good old aqueous cream???? |
Posted By: Kirst84
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 4:14pm
| What about good old aqueous cream???? |
Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 08 October 2009 at 7:31pm
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OMG, I just went out an bought some XMA Ease and I think it's working!
Kirst – I've been using aqueous cream with 1% hydrocortisone since I was 8 and it's worked the best out of anything so far, but I'm trying to step away from non natural products. This XMA Ease has a similar consistency to what I used to use so I think I'm on to a winner! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum2b
Date Posted: 09 October 2009 at 3:29pm
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Hello
I've never had eczema before but in the last 2 weeks I have it around one of my eyes. Guess its just a random preg symptom for me
Do you guys know what I can use near my eye - as some of the creams say not to use on the face. I'm terrified of hurting the baby - as its our first. Treen you poor thing - I thought I had it bad on one eye! especially as you cant wear makeup to hide it. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 09 October 2009 at 3:35pm
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Newmum – get XMA Ease! I bought it yesterday and I have been smothering it all over my eyes ever since. It's all natural so no worries there. It stopped the itching and swelling immediately!
They have a list of stockists on their website or you can buy it online here: http://www.allergypharmacy.co.nz/shop/Shop+by+Allergy/Eczema/Moisturisers/Xma-Ease+Skin+Cream.html ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum2b
Date Posted: 09 October 2009 at 3:36pm
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thats great thanks - I'll give it a go. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 1st4us
Date Posted: 12 October 2009 at 9:52am
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hey - hope you all survived the freezing weather, and had a good weekend.
I've been using XMA ease since Friday and my arms have cleared up so well it's amazing. I went back to my old ointment yesterday for some reason and my eczema played up, using XMA ease today and so far so good. My new fav product. Thanks guys for recommending it ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 13 October 2009 at 8:24pm
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Yeah, thanks from me, too. I still have red rashes all over my face and body but the swelling has gone down and I'm not as itchy anymore. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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