Itchy skin....?

Hey, I'm 33.5 weeks pregnant and my skin is so itchy it is driving me crazy, I've tried using baby oil and moisturizer but it isn't as effective as i would like. I intend to bring it up with my doctor on Monday but until then does any one have any suggestions?





Thanks in advance.

Itchy skin....?
Have you tried Cocco Butter lotion? It normally helps dry itchy skin... Best of luck!
Reply:rub your scratchys don't scratch but i don't know anything except benedryl spray over the counter
Reply:Just try not to let your skin get too dry. I think its more the stretching that makes it itch, but the moister the better!!! Don't scratch it, it will just itch more. Cetaphil works great, but if your skin is really dry you may need something with oil in it.
Reply:If the itcyness is just around your stomach area this is very common %26amp; caused by your skin stretching. If you are itchy all over the problem could be caused by elevated triglyceride levels in your blood Usually caused by a vitimen deficiency and can be cured by a change in diet...ask your doctor about this as the possible cause. You should have a blood test.
Reply:baby powder .. its the only thing that keeps me sane .. it keeps the area dry, it itches when theres is moisture present. i'm in the same boat at you sister.
Reply:You poor thing! If you are going to use moisturiser make sure it is not perfumed as that can aggravate the itchiness. There is not a whole lot you can do about it maybe you could try having a bath with pinetarsal from the chemist, it smells awful but it might do the trick.