Why does the instep of a pregnant woman itch?

There are many reasons why pregnant women experience itchy insteps. First of all, the weight of pregnant women gradually increases after pregnancy, which will have a certain impact on the lower limbs, often leading to poor blood flow, which may cause certain adverse stimulation to the blood vessels in the feet, thereby causing itchy insteps. In addition, if you sit for a long time, resulting in poor blood circulation in the skin, it may also cause such a phenomenon. Pregnant women have relatively poor physical constitutions and are prone to fungal infections and athlete's foot, which can also easily cause itchy insteps.

Why do pregnant women have itchy insteps? In the late pregnancy, blood vessels are compressed, resulting in poor blood flow, and the increased hormone levels in the body stimulate the skin, so itching symptoms will appear. This is a normal phenomenon and will disappear after delivery. You can massage your limbs properly to promote blood circulation.

What to do if pregnant women have itchy feet

1. You should not use any medication for itchy feet during pregnancy. You can apply cold compresses at ordinary times.

2. Eat more vegetables and fruits. Do not eat the following foods: oil-pressed, pickled foods, cola, hamburgers, milk, sugar, nuts, beans, and eat less meat.

3. Another thing you must note is that you must be cautious when using medication because it may affect the fetus, so consulting a doctor is the best way.

4. Foot bath

(1) Soak your feet in 50-60℃ hot water for several times, 15 minutes each time, 1-2 times a day.

(2) Grind 15 grams of Pueraria root into fine powder, add 15 grams of white wine and an appropriate amount of water, boil it and wash your feet with it. Do this once a day. After one week, the itching caused by foot sweat can be eliminated.

(3) When washing your feet, add 10-15 ml of rice vinegar to the water, mix well, and soak your feet for about 15 minutes, once a day for 3-5 days, and the itchy feet will disappear.

(4) When washing your feet, add 50 grams of alum to hot water and soak for about 10 minutes to remove itchy feet.

What should pregnant women do if they have athlete's foot?

Athlete's foot is a very common fungal skin infection. It is recommended to wipe the area with iodine cotton balls after washing your feet every night. After three to five minutes, deiodine with 75% medical alcohol. Afterwards, wrap dry cotton strips between the toes before sleeping to keep the area dry for seven to ten days.

Athlete's foot is prone to recurrence, so you should pay attention to wiping it with iodine and alcohol frequently, iron and wash socks frequently, and try to wear less sneakers and more cloth shoes.

Don’t wear shoes that make your feet stuffy. Change and wash them frequently and expose them to the sun for disinfection.

Change your socks frequently and wash them clean and disinfect them with boiling water.

This disease is easily contagious, so you must pay attention to keeping your feet clean and pure. Be careful to prevent reinfection.