What is a PUPPP rash?

Here’s our process. Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) rash is an itchy rash that appears in stretch marks of the stomach during late pregnancy. While the exact cause of PUPPP rash isn’t known, the stretching of the skin seems to be a trigger for the rash to occur.

Can twiniversity help with PUPPP rash?

The Twiniversity community came to her rescue with tons of products and treatments to help. A MoM wrote in to ask about relief for PUPPP rash.

Can PUPPP rash spread to the belly button?

While the rash starts on the abdomen, it tends to avoid the belly button. It may also spread to the buttock and thighs. However, it is rare for PUPPP to spread above the breasts, hands, or feet or appear on the face. 3 Depending on how itchy the rash is, it may cause sufficient discomfort such that your ability to sleep is affected.

How long did your PUPPP rash last after delivery?

My PUPPP rash lasted for about 2 months and started up about a week after delivery. The only thing that helped was A&D ointment and cold washcloths – Nothing but cool baths and cold packs worked for me. So sorry you have this! – My doc prescribed me an anti-itching medicine and then I used aloe which helped.

The letters PUPPP stand for pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. In simpler terms, PUPPP rash is a patch of itchy, hive-like bumps that form in the stretch marks on your belly and spread to other parts of your body when you’re pregnant.

How long did your PUPPP rash last?

My PUPPP rash lasted for about 2 months and started up about a week after delivery. The only thing that helped was A&D ointment and cold washcloths – Nothing but cool baths and cold packs worked for me.

How do you diagnose PUPPP rash?

Diagnosis of PUPPP Diagnosis of PUPPP will be made by a healthcare professional and will be clinical, meaning it will be based on the appearance of the rash. Unless there are questions about the diagnosis, a skin biopsy will not be performed, but your doctor may order blood tests to rule out other causes.