hi friends
i am 38 week pregnent and these days i have a bad skin alergy .my whole body is red because of itching and rashes .plz somebody help me i am in lot of pain .
waiting for reply Fara . sonal replied. Dear Fara,
This itching problem is known as PUPP and is faced only in the last trimester of pregnancy. It happens to only 0.25% to 1% of pregnant ladies. The eruptions and the itching start at the abdomen and then spread to the legs, arms and buttocks. The eruptions are red in colour and keep on spreading in no time. They itch a lot, specially, if you wear warm clothes or stay in hot climate. So, be sure to keep your body cool always. This itching goes permanently only after the delivery, but can be reduced with the help of medicines.
I know so much about it, as I myself am suffering from it for the past one month. I am wearing only light and soft cotton clothes nowadays and try to stay in cool temperature throughout the day (Though the people besides me are literally shivering because of me).
The doctor has prescribed an oral tablet (I will get the name of the tablet tomorrow, as it is there at my place), to be eaten twice a day for a week and has also prescribed a lotion called 'Eurax' to be applied twice a day. Believe me, both these things have heplped me a lot. Earlier, for a week, even I applied Calamine lotion, but it was providing relief only for an hour or two, whereas, these medicines have really provided a huge relief!
So, if you want, you too can try these, as they have been prescribed by my doctor. Otherwise, you can consult your doctor and see what she prescribes.
Take Care and Don't worry! smita replied. hi..

even i am suffering from the same prob.. consulted my doc.. acc to her it might be bocz of dry weather and also bcoz of the fact that i have put on so much of weight and the skin is stretching constantly.. even she had advised calamine lotion.. but i am instead using stretch marks cream all over my body.. i am 39 weeks preg..

let me know if it helps..

Staney replied. This is an extract from the Nov Board . .. .see if it helps . .

\"; Oh no dear I feel very sorry that u got the same itching problem. I can understand u situation better. I pray no one would get it.
I was prescribed ,Calamine lotion which is not a remedy but a temporary relief.(it couldn't work for me) Use some ice pack after every 20-30 min.on the itchy area.It will be a fair relief. I will pray for ur safe delivery dear. Don't get exausted\";

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Staney