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Didn't have this problem, but I've heard good things about Butt Balm. It's for diaper rash, but has a lot of other uses. Maybe something like this?

~ Anne ~

"Love, having no geography, knows no boundaries."
(Truman Capote)

I developed the weirdest rash, right around my belly, it too was also worse at night. I had no idea what the hell it was but my dr. prescribed clobetasol propionate ointment and it cleared it right up.
Have you tried calamine?

"All that we are is a result of what we have thought."- Buddha

But I have tried Bag Balm (comes in a green tin) or Beauxdreau's butt paste (probably spelled wrong)

Grandpa's pine tar soap from health food store. 3x a day in a cold shower.
Nettle tea to cleanse liver. safe for pregnancy but not too much (traditional medicinals pregnancy tea makes some.)

I know this is a bit late for the original gal but it might be of use to future readers. I tried two different things to relieve the itching and both worked. I used Gold Bond medicated powder first and had good results. Then I bought Sarna lotion. It is pricey and stings at first but it really works great and dries it up very fast. You can get both items at Walgreens or any drug store.

I am in my 3rd trimester with my first baby and I use sarna lotion.. you can get it at walmart of some place like that and I take oatmeal baths.. sometimes when I dont want to take a bath I use the aveeno oatmeal shower gel... I've noticed that regualar lotions and soaps make it worse.. I also keep benadry by my bed at night for thoes nights that i can't seem to sleep

"Nettle tea to cleanse liver".....was curious to see if that would work for me, not pregnant, but was on meds recently for anxiety. I don't take them anymore, started on St. Johns Wart insted, but the meds. I was on were putting stress on my liver a little bit, thats why , among other reasons, I stopped, would that help my liver??~ " I started out clean, now, I'm jaded"~ Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20

Oh what a terrible rash! I've had it for nearly 3 weeks now and am lucky if I get 3 hours sleep at night! I look like a lepar and I scratch until I bleed and it still itches grrrrr. Anyway for any ladies that may be suffering this terrible thing heres a couple of things I found that helped. Menthol - My dermatologist prescribed a menthol and aqueous cream but you can buy 'Ice Gel' instead it's only ingredient is Menthol (if you can't find ice gel, go to the heat rub section of your pharmacy/supermarket and look at the ingredients..you want one that only has menthol) and if you're using a moisturiser as well you will get exactly the same effect. I found this quite good but it only lasts around 1 hour.
Secondly soaking in oatmeal baths for at least 20 minutes...this will provide short term relief but it feels great while you're in there and can really relax you if you are having trouble sleeping!
Pine tar soap is ok, allthough I found myself just using this as a substitute for soap instead of using it just to cure my itch...it helps to bath in it regularly but not as a quick itch fix.
Possibly the best remedy I've tried so far......Baking Soda Paste (just make a paste out of baking soda and water). I read somewhere a lady had used this and yes it is great - if you have open sores like I do from scratching they will burn but I found the pain much easier to tolerate than the itch, and as for the hives it just seemed to take the itch away.
I really hope this helps ladies it is horrible and when I'm up all night crying and scratching I will know I am not alone and will be thinking of you all. I am off to obstetrician today so I will see if there is anything else I can do.
(also the dermatologist prescribed me steroid creams but they don't seem to help at all)

Take Care ladies and best of luck
Mel xoxox

i'm 9months pregnant and i have puppps what can i do to stop the itching and soreness .
I TRIIED OATMEL BATH IT JUST BURNED AND ITCHED MORE

HELP ME

My last week of being pregnant I started to see a rash begin on my stomach. I gave birth to my daughter and suddenly it has spread to my legs, butt, arms, back and chest. I have no idea what to do. I have tried oatmeal, the doctor prescribed a cream that doesn't seem to help. I have oatmeal cream as well. It's really hard to breast feed when all I feel is itchy. Please help!!

I tried Sarna, Benadryl, etc.
The BEST thing I've tried is IcyHot, if you can stand the smell.

Bedtime routine: Benadryl, IcyHot & Hydrocortisone (cream, not ointment) anywhere the itch appears (even if not itchy at the moment)
AM routine: Sarna and hydrocortisone, mostly because I am so tired of the IcyHot smell, and the Benadryl makes me sleepy! I would suggest using the Hydrocortisone proactively...before it starts to itch again.

It is stinky (smells like Pepto Bismol) and not perfect, but it actually lets me sleep most of the night!

I was recently recommended Pine Tar by a different doctor...haven't tried it yet.

I had this itchy rash too. Started one day in week 33. I used Calomine lotion morning and night for 3 days and now it is totally gone. Recommend it even tho it's a bit messy. No more itching or rash.

I suffered PUPPPS when I was pregnant. Nothing stopped the itchiness and desperation this condition gave me.
I tried everything.
Finally I turn to my Latin roots ( I am native from Costa Rica, but I live in USA) where homeopathy is a very acceptable and popular way of healing.
And I used Apis mellifica, that is a homeopathic remedy made from the sting of the honeybee.
The exact dose to use I am not sure, what I know is that the Homeopathic Dr. sent me the smallest dose twice a day for 2 months.
After one week of taking the Apis Mellifica the PUPPPS disappear after attacking me for three long months where I used every possible remedy (corticosteroids, Benadryl, creams, sleeping with ice bags in all my body, etc). The Homeopathic Dr told me not to suspend the treatment before time.
Of course I asked my OBG if I the treatment will not affect my pregnancy before take it, and he said that if I was sure that I was not allergic to any bee product that he could not imagine why not to try.
I tried and was a miracle, I was able to feel well again and finish my pregnancy happy and safe .

ugh...im only 24 weeks and i have Pupps rash, i started getting it around my 18th week. nothing seems to help, i itch till i bleed. i have sores from itching so much.....im only 15 i shouldnt have to suffer with this lol. but the thing i noticed helps most is alvenno lotion and st. Ives. also but regular oatmeal in a pantyhoe leg and let the water run though it, it works a little bit, and also the benidril spay....it will sting at first if u have open sores but its worth it. i cant wait til i deliver and i dont have the rash anymore!!!!

I had such an extreme case of PUPPPs that I was sent to specialists, biopsies were taken, etc. I was told it was the worst case the doctors and dermatologist had ever seen. I was in AGONY for most of my pregnancy and tried most of the treatments that people have mentioned above. However, the one thing that actually worked for me and was prescribed by a dermatologist was to go TANNING(apparently it is often perscribed to people with skin conditions). Some insurance will even cover this treatement. I'm sure not everyone is comfortable with this but I would tan for only a few minutes (5-6 mins) and feel instant relief. I ended up going about 2 times a week and felt SO MUCH BETTER! I wish someone had recommended this to me--I feel the need to spread the word! It's the only way I got any sleep at all. The good news is that I felt instantly better after my daughter was born!

It's a gluten free diet consisting of red vegetables and fish oils. Good luck sweetie.