I'm 13 weeks. I have a red rash all over my stomach, and my stomach and breasts itch all the time which is becoming unbearable. Is this normal? Has anybody else encountered this? This is my first pregnancy and I'm very concerned :( ↓
It seems a little early to me to get it but it could be PUPPS. If it is have fun. I'm 30 wks and have had it for about 4-6 weeks and am absolutley miserable. I'm finding NO cure or nothing that gives relief. ↑
Hi Kay,
It actually cleared up itself after 1 week of continuous itching and scratching!!!! I tried numerous remedies but nothing worked. I think so much is going on in your body while you're pregnant, I've just put it down to another sympton on the long list!!! But it'll all be worth it in the end :) Pls tell your sister not to worry, but if it doesn't clear up within 2 weeks to go and see her doctor. ↑
I had the same thing with my son, All i was told is that it is due to your skin stretching. What ever you do donot scratch, Not sure but is suppose to cause worse stretch marks. I used baby oil and vitamin E or cocoa butter it seemd to help. ↑
Tell your doctor at your next appt. They will probably prescribe a steroid cream. I use cortisone-this really helps with the itching. I read on another chat site, that some have used calomine lotion to releive itching and plain yogurt. I don't beleive these "pregnancy rashes" go away until after you deliver, but why suffer through the itching?! Tell your doctor-it is extremely common-and they may even prescribe an antihistamine. Don't take anything, of course, until you talk to him/her. ↑
I'm 31 weeks and my stomach has been itching like crazy for 2 weeks. I've found that calomine lotion or aloe vera can give somewhat temporary relief and that loose clothing really helps as well. I've also found that if I wear anything with synthetic fibres touching my belly that the itching gets much worse. My rash got particularly bad one night when I put vitamin E oil on it. I'm staying away from it until the end of the pregnancy. While my doctor did prescribe a cortisone cream I've decided not to go with it...I may be a overly cautious but I'd rather suffer through the last of my pregnancy without adding more chemicals to my skin...especially anywhere near the baby. My doctor did inform me however, that cream applied to the stomach area will not affect the baby...it's only if you take the medicine orally. So, if you're itching at the beginning of your pregnancy some type of cortisone may be the way to go, if your doctor recommends it. ↑
Hi there!
I'am 10wks. I'm having a rash on my stomach, too. Found this interesting site about it.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/wome-nshealth/facts/skinrash_pregnancy.ht-m- ↑
Although I don't have a rash, I am ITCHY! all over (belly, boobs, arms, legs, back). I have been staying hydrated and keeping my skin moisterized but nothing seems to help! No rash, so that I am happy about that at least. ↑
I'm 16 weeks and I'm experiencing the same thing! My legs, my belly my boobs especially, it's painful. The other night I scratched my boobs so much that the next morning I can see little tiny bursted blood vessels. I guess I shouldn't scratch so much and so hard, but MY GOODNESS! I can't sleep comfortably at night. ↑
I'm 26 wks. and have developed a severe rash all over my body (except back where I can't itch:) My breast and chest are the worse! Today went to pcp, who told me to take the over-the-counter Claritan (not Claritan D) until the rash heals. Stay away from hot showers. Use cold compresses if really itchy. It's the weekend and I'm staying away from the shower/bath all together for at least two days to let my skin have a chance to simmer and heal. Let's keep our fingers crossed. This itching is crazy and making me feel quezy! Ug - what we go through to have beautiful babies...but it's soooo worth it. Goodluck everyone...Also, aloe seems to help cool the itchiness for at least a little while. ↑
I ran into this website by accident because I myself am currently experiencing SEVERE itiching to the top of my belly in the form of a rash or something. And I'm trying to find suggestions for some releif. I am 38 weeks preg. and I've tried all kinds of things. The itiching is driving me insane! for all of those that are experiencing similar discomforts, I just put an ice pack on my belly over a towel and the cold seems to help some. ↑
I have PUPPPS and it is terribly itchy and I have little bumps all over my legs, arms, stomach and a few on my back. This is my third pregnancy and I have only heard that it happens in first pregnancies but I guess there is exceptions to ever rule. I just got Sarna Lotion because alot of the PUPPPS sites recommended it and it actually helps some with the itching. I really hope it doesn't get much worse. ↑
What exactly is PUPPS? What sites have you found with info. about it and where do you buy "Sarna Lotion" is that what your doctor reccomended? Is it safe to use? When I mentioned it to my doc. (about the itiching and rash) he just said to use Calamine lotion but I haven't tried that yet. I'm still using the ice packs and cold compresses. Has anyone ever used cortisone creams? Are those safe to use? ↑
I know just how you feel. I'm 15 weeks pregnant and I have the same symptoms but my rash is only on my stomach. I have tried benedryl, caladryl and lots of other remedies but nothing seems to help. My ob/gyn says that they can't do anything for me so I will go to my primary care physician tomorrow--hopefully I will get some relief!! ↑
I had that same rash - the doctor said it wasn't PUPPS but it itched so bad I couldn't sleep for weeks. I found a website called Naomi's PUPPP Page that had suggestions. I found that Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap worked miracles and my rash disappeared in less than one week. This soap can be bought at some local health food stores or online at their website: www.grandpabrands.com ↑
I am 12 weeks pregnant and have the same problem. I have an itchy rash all over my abdomen, breasts and legs. Although the itching isn't too bad at the moment. I have been told that it will go away and is due to the hormones in my body. ↑
YOU MAY WANT TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR YOU MAY HAVE A THING THAT THEY CALL PUPPS. I CURRENTLY HAVE THIS AND I BROKE OUT MY WHOLE PREGNANCY BUT IT HAS JUST NOW GOTTEN WORSE. THEY CAN PRESCRIBE YOU MEDS OR CREAM SO BE SURE TO ASK. THIS THING IS THE BIGGEST PAIN YOU MAY EXPERIENCE DURING YOUR PREGNANCY!!! IN THE MEAN TIME GOOD LUCK AND TAKE COOL SHOWERS!!!!!!! IT IS VERY UNCOMMON THEY SAY BUT SOMEONE SHOULD KNOW IN THE OFFICE. ↑
I was just diagnosed with PUPPS (39 weeks). I have no idea how women tolerate this rash for month. So far, the only part of me that isn't covered by the rash is my face, although it is all over my neck. Nothing is working to help stop the itch. I've tried benadryl, benadryl cream, caladryl, hot baths, cold baths, no lotion, lots of lotion and dandelion root - - nothing works for very long if at all. Mostly, I try to occupy my hands so I won't scratch and then I try to sleep. Although, I usually wake up because I have been scratching myself. I am hoping to talk to my doctor about inducing labor. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ↑
I'm 31 week pregnant and my belly itches sooo much ! I now have a red rash too - It's new. it appeared last weeks - when I ate a lot of strawberries; it made me wonder if I did an allergy to the fruit or not. Anyway, nothing seems to relieve it. I also put some lotion - it helps for a little while but not long. A few months ago I also developped a weird rash on my hands too. It is almost gone now. ↑
Hi Girls, I feel so sorry for all of you and your itchyness...some of them sound very much like PUPPPS which I had in my last preg. I have since heard that FLAX SEED OIL & DANDELION ROOT tablets have worked for some. For those who are not sure what PUPPPS is here is a link to some pictures of it.
http://members.optushome.com.-au/westhoff/puppp/Gallery/index.ht-m-
well i'm 24 weeks and I've had a rash(little red pimples that itch.) If you itch it makes it worse. I've tried cortisone creams, eurcerin lotion, and told me that it should go away its driving me nuts. Its new place is on my arm and behind my knees ↑
I am 31 weeks pregnant and I have been itching everywhere for the past few weeks. I first had a little rash on my butt, but I put some cream on it that I received from my doctor and it's going away. Now I have another annoying rash on my stomach that I am really trying not to scratch. I guess seeing all of these responses, it's normal. Maybe I need to call my doctor for some more cream to put on this because it is unbearable. ↑
Ithink your problem has to do with your pregnancy. I have something clise to that, everytime am about to have my periods i develop of a scratcy rash aroung the umbilical cord that goes away immediately after my periods, wat could it be? ↑
Hi guys - I wrote when I was 31 wk pregnant - had a rash and was itchy. Well...it is gone ! i stopped using that cream to prevent stretch marks and the rash went away...I guess it was an allergy to the product. weird. Anyway, blessings to you all :) ↑
Hi to everyone. I was also having a terrible rash on the body that nothing could stop it. my doctor gave me the cortison cream and still no improvement, untill a friend of mine recommended something that she said it makes miracles in this case among pregnant women. It's called Tea Tree Oil, available in any pharmacy and you can read about it here : http://www.academyhealth.com/noname12.html or here
http://www.newalandirect.com/ccp51/cgi-b-in/cp-app.cgi?usr=51F4885682&rnd=2284509&a-mp;rrc=N&affl=&cip=&act=&aff=&-amp;pg=prod&ref=OIL25&cat=Pure+Tea+Tre-e+Oil+25ml&catstr=HOME:Pure+Tea+Tree+Oil+2-5ml.-
Good luck to all the big bellies and healthy babies for all of us ;) ↑
