Pregnancy and Eczema: 5 Signs You’re Itching For Two

Your body can undergo a lot of changes when you’re pregnant. Sometimes, it makes existing conditions worse while at other times, you can develop new ones. This can be the case with eczema as it’s one of the most common skin conditions that affect pregnant women. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), up to 50 percent of those who are pregnant have eczema and only about 40 percent of those cases had a previous diagnosis.  Signs You Have Eczema 1. Dry Skin If you have eczema, you’ll likely see dry skin that cracks easily even if you’ve applied your usual moisturizer.  2. Swollen Skin Some areas of your skin may look swollen and tight without the appearance of anything else. You also might not see any signs of an infection or feel the pain associated with hurting the area.  3. Itchy Skin Eczema can make the affected sections of your skin unbearably itchy. You may find that you’re scratching the same parts of your body to the point of breaking the skin. The itching also tends to be worse at night. 4. Raised Bumps The bumps that come with eczema distinguish themselves from other skin conditions by being...