Direct guidance
What to know or do
Contact care promptly for severe itch, blistering, fever, facial swelling, mouth or eye involvement, breathing difficulty, illness or exposure to an infectious rash. Do not self-diagnose from photos alone.
What changes the answer
- The exact ingredient, procedure, body area, amount and frequency
- Whether treatment is medically needed or can reasonably be postponed
- Skin damage, infection, fumes, heat, radiation and medicines used with the procedure
Check with your care team
When to get individual help
Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.