What to do about itchy skin while breastfeeding

Itchy skin during breastfeeding is considered to be related to dry skin and contact with allergens. At this time, it can be relieved by emollients, antihistamines, and discontinuation of treatment. 1. Dry skin: some breastfeeding women may have obvious itchy skin symptoms due to excessive dryness of the skin, which can be improved by applying emollients after bathing, which can effectively moisturize and hydrate the skin. 2. Contact with allergens: If a breastfeeding woman belongs to the allergic body, in the case of contact with allergens, may cause skin itching, can be used externally with glycerine lotion, oral loratadine, cetirizine and other antihistamines, so as to alleviate the symptoms of itching. There may be other causes of itchy skin during breastfeeding, so it is necessary to cooperate with the doctor to do further examination to determine the cause, and then do targeted treatment and therapy.