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So i know pupps goes away after delivery but what can i do to relive the itch? i have tried cocoa butter, calomine lotion and lotion with vitamin e

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PUPPP: The itching associated with pruritic uricarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (puppp) may worsen immediately after delivery, but generally resolves by 15 days postpartum. Your doctor can prescribe low to mid potency topical corticosteroids initially for relief of symptoms. Nonsedating oral antihistamines can also be used. Systemic glucocorticoids may be needed on occasion for extreme itching.

Answered 2/7/2013

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