Question 1

what causes dry skin on belly, arms, legs during early pregnancy?  i'm 9w2d and skin is flaky. never had this before. areolas are a little itchy?

Accepted Answer

Hormone changes: Hormone changes are most likely but if you are not drinking as much (possibly due to nausea or sickness) and are dehydrated, that would also contribute. Use a good moisturizer.

Question 2

i got skin growth under left breast during my pregnancy and its growing.its now half cm in 2 yrs.looks uneven.red,bubbly.twice in 1 yr itches.harmful?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: when there is friction between to areas of skin you can develop a "skin tag".  they are common at the neck, arm pit, groin, and under the breast (particularly with heavier breasts)

They can be easily removed.

Question 3

small freckle like red bumps on legs early sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not a sign: This is not a sign of pregnancy.  Check a pregnancy test if you are uncertain.  There can be skin changes with pregnancy but most often they involve increase in pigmentation around the nipples and in the midline on the belly.

Question 4

horrible constant itching on my legs, no marks, rashes or spots. skin is well moisturised and not dry. could this be a sign of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Itching: Itching generally happens with dryness. Make sure you continue to follow a good skin care routine with hypoallergenic products and moisturization. Also drink plenty of water. If itching persists see your doctor for evaluation. Scabies, pregnancy, liver problems, certain other diseases can also cause itching.

Question 5

im in my last month of pregnancy and have started noticing a lot of tiny red spots on my arms. i also have some on my legs and chest appearing also, is this normal? i had a few before pregnancy and a few have come and gone but mostly once i get them they

Accepted Answer

Wait till delivery: Pigmentations are common during a PG

It is best to wait until after delivery to consider RX.

Just point the areas out to your OB on your next visit.

Question 6

6 weeks preg, red spotting, legs aching, back ache & only sac visible on scan 2day. what are my chances on a healthy pregnancy?2 week wait 4 next scan

Accepted Answer

Too early to know: Usually see an early embryo by this time..But there are many exceptions  getting pregnant is a good first step  hopefully, 2 weeks will tell.

Question 7

recently i have been getting red, blotchy skin on my legs within 5-10 minutes or so of sitting in the sun. it is not raised, patchy, or itchy and usually goes away within 30 min to an hour. i spent much time in the sun this summer and am only now?

Accepted Answer

: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sun-allergy/symptoms-causes/syc-20378077

Have you added a new medications? As several like Retinoids, tetracyclines, can induce sun sensitivity. F/u/w/ dermatologist. Allergies can appear at any time even after years of no allergy.

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/sun-sensitizing-drugs

Question 8

i have blotchy red and white hands. in pregnancy, is this a symptom?

Accepted Answer

Mostly no: Mostly no , but during pregnancy you need to see your doctor monthly at least.

Question 9

i get red blotchy skin when i'm nervous, excited or exercise. i have a reddish brown rash on my legs where i normally blotch, but it doesn't go away?

Accepted Answer

Hives ?: Sounds like your getting hives (urticaria) under certain conditions . If this itches and you scratch you may cause discoloration some of which could be permanent  . See a dermatologist for eval and possible allergy testing.

Question 10

red blotchy skin, "not a rash" i'm a pretty healthy teenage boy but when i take a shower or go outside on a hot day my legs get red splotches all over?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Rash that are induced by shower or sun could be related to the heat that makes the rash appears. It tends to disappear within short period of time.

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What causes dry skin on belly, arms, legs during early pregnancy? i'm 9w2d and skin is flaky. never had this before. areolas are a little itchy?

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I got skin growth under left breast during my pregnancy and its growing.its now half cm in 2 yrs.looks uneven.red,bubbly.twice in 1 yr itches.harmful?

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Small freckle like red bumps on legs early sign of pregnancy?

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Horrible constant itching on my legs, no marks, rashes or spots. skin is well moisturised and not dry. could this be a sign of pregnancy?

A member asked:

Im in my last month of pregnancy and have started noticing a lot of tiny red spots on my arms. i also have some on my legs and chest appearing also, is this normal? i had a few before pregnancy and a few have come and gone but mostly once i get them they

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6 weeks preg, red spotting, legs aching, back ache & only sac visible on scan 2day. what are my chances on a healthy pregnancy?2 week wait 4 next scan

A member asked:

Recently i have been getting red, blotchy skin on my legs within 5-10 minutes or so of sitting in the sun. it is not raised, patchy, or itchy and usually goes away within 30 min to an hour. i spent much time in the sun this summer and am only now?

A member asked:

I have blotchy red and white hands. in pregnancy, is this a symptom?

A member asked:

I get red blotchy skin when i'm nervous, excited or exercise. i have a reddish brown rash on my legs where i normally blotch, but it doesn't go away?

A member asked:

Red blotchy skin, "not a rash" i'm a pretty healthy teenage boy but when i take a shower or go outside on a hot day my legs get red splotches all over?

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