In fact, many people experience foot itching or peeling in their daily lives. Faced with this situation, many people may not take it seriously. In fact, foot itching and peeling are already a skin disease that is difficult to accept, especially for pregnant women, it may be even more difficult to accept. So, what should we do if foot itching and peeling occur during pregnancy?
Firstly, it is necessary to maintain the hygiene of the feet. If the symptoms of itching and peeling are not particularly severe, they can be relieved through some normal methods, such as paying attention to the hygiene of the feet in daily life. It is recommended to wear loose, comfortable, and breathable socks, and to change and clean them every day.
Secondly, soaking feet can be used to relieve peeling and itching of the feet. Pregnant women can soak their feet in warm salt water, which can alleviate itching and reduce inflammation to a certain extent. If you want a more noticeable effect, you can also add white vinegar or rice vinegar to hot water, both of which can help relieve foot sweat.
Thirdly, medication treatment can be employed. If the itching and peeling are particularly severe, according to the doctor's advice, some topical medications that do not affect the fetus can be used to help alleviate them. For example, clotrimazole ointment or nystatin ointment can be used.
Fourthly, adjusting diet can also help alleviate symptoms. If there is itching and peeling in the feet, it is important to avoid using onions, ginger, garlic, or other overly spicy and irritating foods as much as possible.
