WTHeck is this? PUPPS?

~adamwife~

So I've had a rash on my inner thighs for months now.  I just thought it was because I have gotten too chubby and my thighs are rubbing together.  I've been really itchy over the last week and have just chalked it up to dry skin from winter.  Tonight I looked down at my legs and realized the entire inner surface of my leg from thigh to ankle has red bumps.  Both legs.  So I started inspecting the rest of my body and I also have it on my outer thighs and butt.  Nowhere else.

I've been researching PUPPS and it says it usually starts in the stretch marks on your stomach.  I don't have stretch marks, so is it PUPPS?  Could it just start on my thighs randomly?

I've never had this with either of my other pregnancies.  WTHeck is going on with my body??? 

Edited to remove PIP.  It's not PUPPS apparently, so I'll remove my pasty white cankles from the screen for everyone's sake

luvdv8

It's pretty rare to have PUPPPS in subsequent pregnancies and that doesn't start in SMs. I would have a dermatologist check it out to make sure that it isn't a symptom of something else- there are lots of rashes that can show up and some are more benign than others.

When I had PUPPPS it was much larger bumps, almost welts, starting in the SM, moving to fingers, toes, ankles, and then up the body to join the torso.

~adamwife~

luvdv8:

It's pretty rare to have PUPPPS in subsequent pregnancies and that doesn't start in SMs. I would have a dermatologist check it out to make sure that it isn't a symptom of something else- there are lots of rashes that can show up and some are more benign than others.

When I had PUPPPS it was much larger bumps, almost welts, starting in the SM, moving to fingers, toes, ankles, and then up the body to join the torso.

My skin on my outer and inner thighs almost looks like it has been burned. 

This is so strange.

LucyGoosey81

Have you been exposed to Fifth Disease at all?  It typically is in the cheeks, but I know lots of people who have gotten it on other parts of their bodies, specifically the legs.

Edited because I have no reading comprehension

luvdv8

~adamwife~:

luvdv8:

It's pretty rare to have PUPPPS in subsequent pregnancies and that doesn't start in SMs. I would have a dermatologist check it out to make sure that it isn't a symptom of something else- there are lots of rashes that can show up and some are more benign than others.

When I had PUPPPS it was much larger bumps, almost welts, starting in the SM, moving to fingers, toes, ankles, and then up the body to join the torso.

My skin on my outer and inner thighs almost looks like it has been burned. 

This is so strange.

You may be developing a sensitivity to something- your laundry soap, a shampoo, etc. I didn't realize how much your body chemistry changes until my sister told me that after her pregnancy she could eat pineapples- something she couldn't do since she was a little kid because it would make her lips swell and crack.

rosesandpeonies

There are other pregnancy rashes you can get...not just puppps.  i had one on my ankles and in between my fingers with my daughter. 

you can get pupps on your legs, but it commonly starts on your tummy in the stretch marks then moves to your thighs and butt.  definitely show your dr. to see if they can help you out.

~adamwife~

luvdv8:

~adamwife~:

luvdv8:

It's pretty rare to have PUPPPS in subsequent pregnancies and that doesn't start in SMs. I would have a dermatologist check it out to make sure that it isn't a symptom of something else- there are lots of rashes that can show up and some are more benign than others.

When I had PUPPPS it was much larger bumps, almost welts, starting in the SM, moving to fingers, toes, ankles, and then up the body to join the torso.

My skin on my outer and inner thighs almost looks like it has been burned. 

This is so strange.

You may be developing a sensitivity to something- your laundry soap, a shampoo, etc. I didn't realize how much your body chemistry changes until my sister told me that after her pregnancy she could eat pineapples- something she couldn't do since she was a little kid because it would make her lips swell and crack.

You know, I have been using a different laundry soap lately.  And my skin is dry to begin with right now.  I had knee high socks on under my skirt all day, so maybe my legs are just reacting to the different soap.  Hmmmm. 

 

SarahTx5701

~adamwife~:

luvdv8:

~adamwife~:

luvdv8:

It's pretty rare to have PUPPPS in subsequent pregnancies and that doesn't start in SMs. I would have a dermatologist check it out to make sure that it isn't a symptom of something else- there are lots of rashes that can show up and some are more benign than others.

When I had PUPPPS it was much larger bumps, almost welts, starting in the SM, moving to fingers, toes, ankles, and then up the body to join the torso.

My skin on my outer and inner thighs almost looks like it has been burned. 

This is so strange.

You may be developing a sensitivity to something- your laundry soap, a shampoo, etc. I didn't realize how much your body chemistry changes until my sister told me that after her pregnancy she could eat pineapples- something she couldn't do since she was a little kid because it would make her lips swell and crack.

You know, I have been using a different laundry soap lately.  And my skin is dry to begin with right now.  I had knee high socks on under my skirt all day, so maybe my legs are just reacting to the different soap.  Hmmmm. 

 

sorry mama! I'm itchy all over but have sensitive skin all the time anyway. Try some aveeno bath stuff. I live for that stuff!

I have to ask since you have posted pics before, do you wear a skirt every day?

~adamwife~

SarahTx5701:

I have to ask since you have posted pics before, do you wear a skirt every day?

Yes.  It has to do with my faith.

And it is the reason I have been battling the chub rub between my legs this entire pregnancy.  I try to wear leggings under my skirts when I can, but sometimes it is too bulky.  I can't wait to lose this weight and not have to worry about feeling like my thighs will start a fire at any minute from the friction!

SarahTx5701

~adamwife~:

SarahTx5701:

I have to ask since you have posted pics before, do you wear a skirt every day?

Yes.  It has to do with my faith.

And it is the reason I have been battling the chub rub between my legs this entire pregnancy.  I try to wear leggings under my skirts when I can, but sometimes it is too bulky.  I can't wait to lose this weight and not have to worry about feeling like my thighs will start a fire at any minute from the friction!

Oh I was just curious. You know I admire you for the witness you are and the great example you are to a lot of us.

Have you tried the chafing cream?  Monistat makes it and its for your thighs, its really awesome!!! I got some when I was in a wedding this summer and could not deal with the thigh rubbing friction! It was amazing. It just glides right along! hahaha!  I would try it if you can!