I've had this itchy, bumpy rash on my belly for a couple of days now and I don't know what it is!! My friend told me to diaper cream on it to see if it helps...
I wanted to get some maternity pics done..but now I don't want to book incase this rash doesn't disappear soon...anyone else with experience in belly rashes??

UGH... I go to my OB Monday which is why I didn't call him before now..

It started Wednesday...and today is Saturday...

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Erin -38 DH Marc -34
TTC #1 Since April 2004
My IVF Miracle Brooke Jai born May 2nd, 2008

When I was pg with my first I got a pregnancy induced allergy. My belly well, actually my whole body, became covered in hives. I used the pink calamine lotion adn it really helped with the itching. Not sure if it is a light rash, or hives you got. One thing I got to say is PHOTOSHOP! It is a very sweet thing, and can cover uo most blemishes, and even rashes if the person using it is experienced enough. PM me if you do go through with the photog session and need some editting done. I would be more than happy to help you out.

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I forget the name of it, but it kind of sounds like a normal pg rash that you can get at the end of pg. My best friend had it at the end of her 1st pg and it went away after delivery. Hope it doesn't become too bothersome.

Also, like pp said, photoshop works wonders!!

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PUPPS!!! I would call the dr just incase... I saw someone at my work with it and she was miserable!! I know people who have had it and it gets pretty ridiculous to the point they cant stop itching... I hope this isnt that for you

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Ryann Addison 05-09-2008

Well, that doesn't sound fun! I hope they can fix you up on Monday.
I don't have any marks but I had one tiny spot that itched all day yesterday..... Weird.

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Um, I had a PUPP rash and it is horrible! Typically, it doesn't go away until delivery, that is the "only" cure. However, mine came after delivery, when I had my son 3 weeks early. My OB was stumped and finally steroids got rid of it. I have to say, it was the worst expereince of my entire life!!!! For this reason, I hope you don't have it. It usually starts on the trunk and works it's way down the legs. Mine became huge hives that all kind of grew together, my body was so gross looking I thought it would never return to normal. Eventually they went away... but I hope that's not what you have, talk to your OB about it. As far as relief, I soaked in oatmeal baths and used gallons of calamine lotion as well as sunburn relief spray, good luck!

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I wanted to add that you should look it up online to see if yours looks like some pics I have seen. It is actually PUPPP, just type that into google and you can find info. Also, it typically only happens in first pregnancies and starts near the stretch marks.

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s I hope it goes away soon.

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