Heard this word pupps from a cousin and now im curious. Im in third tri and getting some itchy patches so it got me thinking. Matlab what exactly is it? someone explain in simple words pls.
I don't know the exact medical definition, but I had this intense rash all over my stomach. I just used simple aloe vera gel and kept my skin moisturized, which really helped me get through it.
It is just a severe itchy rash that some women get on their bellies. Instead of expensive creams, applying simple cold coconut water or a wet cotton cloth brings a lot of relief.
Actually, PUPPP is like a super itchy skin rash, yaar. My friend had it in her third trimester and she was constantly using calamine lotion to survive the itchiness!
PUPPP stands for Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy, which is basically an itchy rash that starts near stretch marks. My doctor said it's harmless to the baby but can be extremely uncomfortable.
It's basically a pregnancy-specific skin rash that's highly annoying but completely benign for the baby. Just get a proper diagnosis from your dermatologist and use a safe topical lotion.
