What causes itching throughout the body during early pregnancy

  As pregnant women, we all know that after pregnancy, there may be some symptoms in the body that are normal and physiological, so there is no need to worry. However, there are also some symptoms that may be abnormal and need to be taken seriously. Recently, a pregnant woman found that she had itching all over her body, so she wants to know what happened to itching all over her body in the early stages of pregnancy?

  

What causes itching throughout the body during early pregnancy1

  Reason 1: Prurigo of pregnancy. After pregnancy, the hormone levels in the body of women will change, causing the skin to become very sensitive. Some pregnant women may have itchy red papules on their skin. However, women do not need to worry, this is a normal physiological symptom. Most pregnant women will gradually disappear after the initial stage of pregnancy, but there are also a few pregnant women who will continue throughout the pregnancy. Use a doctor's prescribed detergent to wipe the affected area and try to avoid scratching to prevent infection.

  Reason 2: Allergic reactions. Early pregnancy is a critical period for embryonic development, and the embryo requires a large amount of nutrients that are absorbed from the female body. Therefore, women in early pregnancy need to consume a variety of different foods to supplement their nutrition, which can increase the risk of allergies. Once allergic skin develops papules accompanied by itching symptoms, it is only necessary to promptly find the allergen and receive targeted treatment. Afterwards, stay away from the allergen, and the symptoms will gradually disappear.

  Reason three: Dry skin. When women experience generalized itching in the early stages of pregnancy, they should also consider that it may be caused by excessively dry skin. If it is caused by dry skin, there is no need to be overly nervous. Women only need to apply some natural moisturizing lotion to their skin to moisturize it. When taking a shower, do not wash too hot water. Drink a small amount of warm water daily to replenish moisture to the body. The room should maintain relative humidity so that the skin is no longer dry, which can solve the problem of generalized itching.

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