PUPPP, pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy, occurs as an itchy rash on the stomach's stretch marks in late pregnancy. It is caused due to excessive weight gain and multiple gestation pregnancies. PUPP gets resolved spontaneously within four weeks after delivery, and it does not cause any harm to the baby.
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Is it normal for a 37 weeks pregnant lady to have itchy belly and hands?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 37 weeks pregnant. She has itching on her belly, hands, and feet. I read on the internet that, it may be PUPPP or cholestasis or neither both of them. Is it something to worry? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the itching is present with rashes, it can be PUPPP (Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy). But you need to see a gynecologist or a dermatologist before we can come to a conclusion. Itching alone without any skin rashes can be cholestasis in pregnancy... Read Full »
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