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I'm a few weeks pregnant and developed a slight sunburn. it now looks like its spreading into little dots all over....normal? almost looks like hives

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Hives: You may have heat urticaria, you can take otc Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec to see if they help, they are safe during pregnancy.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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