Red and itchy rashes are no cup of tea at any point in life. But especially when you’re expecting, a pregnancy eczema flare up can be maddening. But before you go fretting over that fresh rash on your body, it’s best to figure out if it is, in fact, eczema. The trick is eczema is the umbrella term that generally refers to all atopic dermatitis, a group of conditions that make the skin inflamed, itchy, and red.
How to diagnose and treat pregnancy eczema is all about understanding your skin and using the right products. Here’s how to tell if your skin irritation is pregnancy eczema after all.