Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy are itchy rashes that are seen on the abdomen of pregnant women (on their stretch marks). The cause of these rashes is still unknown. However, some researchers believe that as the skin stretches during pregnancy, it can trigger rashes with itching. Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy are more common in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Impact of Pregnancy on Chronic Urticaria
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) are benign, inflammatory skin disorders that develop in the third trimester of pregnancy.
