Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to skin rashes and pregnancy:

1. How will you diagnose my skin rash?
   
   
2. What form of skin rash do you suspect?
   
   
3. What is the likely cause of my skin rash?
   
   
4. How can you be sure my skin rash is related to my pregnancy?
   
   
5. What are my treatment options?
   
   
6. What are the risks associated with treatment for me or my unborn child?
   
   
7. What are the risks associated with forgoing treatment?
   
   
8. How long will it take before the rash clears up?
   
   
9. What is the likelihood that I will have a similar rash in subsequent pregnancies?
   
   
10. Are there other triggers that may cause my rash to flare up again?