Pregnancy And Baby Care Conditions During Pregnancy Prugio of Pregnancy

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...Other pregnant women might develop large patches full of itchy bumps on their stomach or a rash on other parts of the body. This generally happens in the last trimester and is known as pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. In short, this condition is known as PUPP. If you have this condition, then the itchy bumps will first pop up on your stomach and then can spread to other parts of your body. This condition is not dangerous for the baby, but it can cause severe itching, which might cause you a lot of discomfort. You might want to apply a moisturizer to soothe the itching, but in most cases that is not enough. Your doctor might ask you to use topical agents to soothe the itching and if the case is severe, then oral steroids might be recommended. The itching generally disappears after the delivery.

Prugio of Pregnancy

Another rare condition is known as prugio during pregnancy. In this, the woman will get small bumps along the body. These bumps are generally on the feet, hands, and legs or arms. These bumps are not dangerous for the unborn baby, but can cause itching.

It is believed that the rash happens because of abnormal hormone levels in the blood, especially because of high levels of gonadotropins as well as low levels of estrogen and cortisol. Studies show that prugio affects one pregnant woman out of 300 or more. This condition happens in the second or third trimester, and the rash can cover the trunk and limbs. The lesions look like insect bites and can be crusted. Again, the rash disappears after the delivery. Prugio of pregnancy can recur in other pregnancies that a woman has.

Treatment for Prugio of Pregnancy

We suggest that you speak with your doctor about the treatment of prugio during pregnancy. The doctor might recommend a topical agent. You can also use a moisturizer and prevent your skin from drying as that increases the itching. You can also use a mild soap while bathing and apply cocoa butter after that.