Puppps

[wktz]

I have just been diagnosed with PUPPPS and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and found anything to help with the itching?.

I can't remember what PUPPPS (or PEP as it's sometimes called) stands for, but it's a harmless rash that can occur, usually during first time pregnancies. There is no risk to the baby or myself, but it is the most awful thing because it itches like mad constantly and the only cure is to have the baby:mad: . It commonly starts in stretch marks and looks a bit like measles, although it feels like chicken pox.

I've tried calamine lotion, Vitamin E cream, paw paw cream, QV baths and just about everything else you can think of. Sometimes I get relief for a short while, but the itching just comes straight back and it's driving me insane. Sleeping is impossible so I'm exhausted on top of itchy :banghead:

I've even tried ice packs which do numb the area slightly - but I'm trying to limit these as I have a breech baby and it's definitely NOT going to turn itself around if I'm putting ice where it's head is meant to be :D

I've found a couple of sites on the internet that recommend dandelion root tea and flaxseed oil, so I'm going to try these and see if it works.

If anyone has any other suggestions, I would LOVE to hear them please!

[~Emmylou~]

I actually ended up getting this in my stretch marks a week or so AFTER my baby was born (wierd).
I was given a cream by the doctor, which cleared it up in a few days. I was breastfeeding at the time and it was safe for that, so I imagine it would be safe during pregnancy. Perhaps see your doc.
I sympathise, it's so awful :(

[Billy]

Well I too was hoping someone would give you a miracle cure- but it would seem its not meant to be!! So I thought I'd let you know that your not alone at least!!:rolleyes:

I am nearly 39weeks and have the dreaded PUPPPs too... Isn't it awful??
And I also find relief for a (very) short time before it reappears twice as bad :banghead:

My doctors couldn't give me anything- I just have to wait it out...(easier said than done!! :p )

Anyhow best of luck to you,
Belinda xo