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Stretch Marks - edit (PUPPP)
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Sorry if this is already a thread on another board. I searched but couldn't find it. Has anyone else's stretch marks been itching like crazy? I have tried hydrocortisone cream and it seems to do nothing. They almost hurt to touch bc I can't stop scratching them. I keep my belly moisturized, so I don't think it could be dry skin but I may be wrong. Anyone else having this problem and found a solution?
Edit: I left my original post for those who need relief for stretch marks bc there are some awesome ideas on here. Unfortunately, I mentioned the itching and what is now a rash all over at my dr. visit a week later and they have confirmed it to be PUPPP. I didn't want to create a whole separate thread for this bc I'm not sure how common or if anyone else is experiencing it, but if anyone else does have it I'm struggling with any relief from the itching. Even the cream the doctor prescribed is not helping at all.
Edit: I left my original post for those who need relief for stretch marks bc there are some awesome ideas on here. Unfortunately, I mentioned the itching and what is now a rash all over at my dr. visit a week later and they have confirmed it to be PUPPP. I didn't want to create a whole separate thread for this bc I'm not sure how common or if anyone else is experiencing it, but if anyone else does have it I'm struggling with any relief from the itching. Even the cream the doctor prescribed is not helping at all.
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Re: Stretch Marks - edit (PUPPP)
I would check with your doctor about using hydrocortisone cream, I had a pharmacist tell me it wasn't safe to use during pregnancy
I've been using coconut oil and Aveda beautifying oil. It helps some with the itching, at least it's keeping my skin hydrated
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OTC products are not necessarily safe or indicated particularly if you don't know what you may be trying to treat. If what you have is temporary and painless, the risks outweigh the benefits for anything other than cold cream, even financially. If what you have is the beginning of something medical (tinea, striae, pupps, etc) you don't want to confuse it by converting it's appearance.
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As far as OTC stuff... I used hydrocortisone minimally (1x a day right before bed) because it didn't help much. My OB also had me taking 2 benedryl at night, though I'd talk to your doctor about that. Cool oatmeal baths help; heat makes it worse. Oatmeal-based lotions are good. Try to touch it as little as possible. I've read that grandpa pine tar soap helps (I think that's what it is called), as does drinking v8 juice. I cannot tell you whether those work or not. But, seriously, see a dermatologist ASAP.
I got it with my first pregnancy. didn't get it until about 40 weeks. Delivered at 40+5 naturally. But the rash hung around until about six weeks postpartum, so what they say about delivering makes the rash go away is utter BS.
I hope it goes away quickly for you. No one needs that rash and a newborn.
I hope I don't get it this time.
Pregnancy safe antihistamines, pine tar soap, calamine lotion.
From what research I could find they don't really know what causes it, but it is more common with heavier babies, boys and first pregnancies.
Good luck.