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I'm 24 weeks pregnant and since last week i've noticed lil numbs on my back and stomach and they sometimes itch what is this ?
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PUPPP: PUPPP stands for "pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy." This is a benign, normal but annoying rash that occurs in the third trimester of pregnancy. You can use oatmeal baths, aloe gel, cool towels to relieve the itching. The rash presents no potential harm to the baby. :)
Answered 9/19/2014
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