Anyone have PUPPS/other rashes?

ASUBride

Hi ladies, I'm popping over from 2nd tri since PUPPS seems to happen most in the 3rd trimester.  Two days ago, I got a rash, like tons of little red pin pricks on both my forearms.  I called the Dr. and they didn't seem concerned in the least, saying that rashes are common in pregancy and that it's probably PUPPS.

I've looked at google images and it looks like PUPPS is way worse that what I'm experiencing, however, it's early, so I'm wondering if it IS PUPPS, it might get worse....sigh....

The rash itself seems less inflamed now, but seems to be spreading to the backside of my arms, neck, etc.  Is this just something to deal with? Or should I be insisting that I get checked out?

TIA!

southernsweetieal

I dont have pupps but I do have some type of rash, could be dry skin I dont know ive had it the whole pregnancy and it doesnt bother me. Its just feels really dry at one point we thought it was yeast infection but we put creme on it and it didnt help, and i put lotion on it and its just still there. So I figure Ill just wait until we deliver andsee if it goes away if not Ill make a apointment with a dermatologist.

pennlexie

I'm curious to see other's answers.  I too have been getting periodic rashes that looks like PUPPS but isn't that bad.  It didn't start on my abdomen i only got it on my upper arms and legs.  After a few days it get's scaly (sp?) and then goes away.  It says PUPPS starts on your stomach and is incredibly itchy.  I didn't call my doctor because I figured it's pregnancy-related.

Sareclark

If it is spreading, I might call back and say that it doesn't look like the images of PUPPs you found and that it is spreading and you're concerned. Since it's almost the weekend, you don't want to have to suffer with a potentially itchy or miserable rash all weekend, KWIM? At least they may be able to reassure you.

I've had red pin pricks (looks like I was attacked with one of those skinny red sharpies) on my belly since a few weeks after my BFP. It gets worse in the heat (spreads and grows darker) and looks awful after my walks, but it's only on my belly and only itches when I'm overheated.

Now for the obvious- have you changed shampoo, body wash, lotion, detergent, etc? Even if you haven't, check to make sure there isn't a 'new formula' announcement on any bottle you just opened. Did you wear something that could have irritated your skin? 

MrsMcC091909

I just had it confirmed today that I have PUPPPs, and mine started on my chest, and has since spread to my arms, belly, and thighs.  Here's a link to the post I just put up on the October '10 Moms board... there are some good suggestions there.  Good luck!

https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/40101699.aspx

ASUBride

Sareclark:

If it is spreading, I might call back and say that it doesn't look like the images of PUPPs you found and that it is spreading and you're concerned. Since it's almost the weekend, you don't want to have to suffer with a potentially itchy or miserable rash all weekend, KWIM? At least they may be able to reassure you.

I've had red pin pricks (looks like I was attacked with one of those skinny red sharpies) on my belly since a few weeks after my BFP. It gets worse in the heat (spreads and grows darker) and looks awful after my walks, but it's only on my belly and only itches when I'm overheated.

Now for the obvious- have you changed shampoo, body wash, lotion, detergent, etc? Even if you haven't, check to make sure there isn't a 'new formula' announcement on any bottle you just opened. Did you wear something that could have irritated your skin? 

Nope, no new products, no different clothes or foods, nothing.  Mine actually seems to get BETTER in a hot shower, and it's like technicolor during the day, it goes from red, to just bumps, back to red, pink, etc.  It spreads/retracts/spreads...so strange.

MrsSR

Rashes are very common in pregnancy.

The only thing that helped mine take the itch away was to take 2 tsp of Children's Benadryl.

There isn't much they (doctors) can do about rashes, sadly.

You can also put hydrocortisone on it.

flyingsquirrle

I had PUPPS  with my first pregnancy in the middle of summer!   The only thing that I found that would work is A & D ointment.  Get the big tube of it and lather it on thick. Before bed you might want to try Aveno oatmeal bath.

It too started on my arms - then I had it all over my legs. It never spread to my face or my stomach.

MrsRDub05

I had a rash on my entire torso to my mid-thighs around 30-ish weeks. It didn't itch at first, it just looked bad. Then after about a week, it started scaling and itching like crazy. I wasn't sleeping, I was miserable. My Dr. referred me to a dermatologist b/c she hadn't seen that type of rash before and the dermatologist did a biopsy and gave me a prescription for Topicort cream. It ended up being psoriasis and pityriasis rosea. I have never had either in my life. Pregnancy can do weird things to your body and bring out strange things. If you're concerned about it, I would ask your doctor for a referral to a dermatologist. They might be able to tell from looking at it and not need to do a biopsy. Good luck!

nanabanana06

I don't have PUPPS and my doc doesn't think I do either. However, I do have a skin condition that started pre-pregnancy just under one boob. It has now spread all over my body. They look blotchy like PUPPS. However, they are more like dry skin and itch occasionally. I think it's just a case exzema (sp?) that has spread everywhere! I talked to my OB about it and she said a lot of skin conditions either show up or get worse during pregnancy and if it doesn't go away after pregnancy to see a dermatologist.... so now I get to look like a leopard for a few more weeks.

ASUBride

Thanks ladies.  This is all great info. 

Probably a stupid question, but at what point is a rash a health concern/concern to the fetus?  I mean, I've had them in reaction to antibiotics, and every rash I've seen online is usually the result of environmental influences or diseases that we've all been immunized against.

I don't have a fever, so when does a rash become a concern? Or are they generallly pretty benign?

joeandmarsha

I have heat rash, and it comes and goes....I also have severe eczema so this helps to amplify the itch...try using Aveeno oatmeal bath and lotions..

AEOW13

I went to the urgent care bc I had these incredibly itchy bumps on my belly.  they seemed to be right where i suddenly developed strechmarks.  My dr. told me to take claritin and  use aquaphor to help ease the itching.  No one has full confirmed if its PUPPs or not, but from looking online i think thats what it is.  Mine isnt anywhere else though, just on the bottom of my belly.

I hope you dont have PUPPS.  Sometimes it goes away when you deliver, other times it sticks around.  Im hoping this goes away either when I deliver or before.

GL

MrsRDub05

ASUBride:

Thanks ladies.  This is all great info. 

Probably a stupid question, but at what point is a rash a health concern/concern to the fetus?  I mean, I've had them in reaction to antibiotics, and every rash I've seen online is usually the result of environmental influences or diseases that we've all been immunized against.

I don't have a fever, so when does a rash become a concern? Or are they generallly pretty benign?

There are a few very rare rashes that can cause preterm labor, placental abruptions and miscarriage early on. Yours doesn't sound like any of them, they're usually on your belly. As long as you've seen you dr. about it, I'm sure it's nothing to be concerned about. PUPPP, excema, psoriasis and things like that are just annoying and aren't any risk to the pregnancy I believe.