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AUTHOR: jsovie22DATE: 01/04/04 11:05am
SUBJECT: Re: pupps
IN REPLY TO: pupps
AUTHOR: momoftots
Regarding the rash your are experiencing. I hope this helps. I, too, had the worst rash in the world about 1 month ago. My doctor diagnosed it as PUPPS. It is a rash that only pregnant women get. They gave me all the basic treatments but nothing worked!! This rash will get worse before it gets better but I thankfully found a solution that cured it.

I spoke to SEVERAL women who experienced this same problem and ONLY one was able to help me get rid of it. I thank GOD for her, she was a life saver. Anyway, she told me to get some Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap. You can get this at your local pharmacy or they can order it for you. You can also find it online. It is cheap, about $2-3 a bar. Use this daily when you shower. Just lather up really good and leave it on your skin for a few minutes before you wash it off. The key to killing this rash is to keep it dry. This soap will help bring it out so do not be alarmed if it seems to be getting worse before it gets better. That is normal. It will; however, disappear in about a week. Since it will be itchy due to dry skin as well, there is a WONDERFUL lotion called Sarna lotion, which can also be found at your local pharmacist. Apply this when the itching is just too much for you. It is like a menthol and will help you get through those horribly itchy times. You can also take benadryl at night to help you sleep. I did this for a week and my rash completely disappeared. They say it may come back so keep some for backup just in case. Mine has been gone a month and has not returned so hopefully it will stay gone. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at jsovie22@yahoo.com. Take care, Congratulations and GOOD LUCK! I hope it works wonders for you too. :) Jennifer
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momoftots07/12/03 07:02pm
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laneya07/18/03 10:29am
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tdavis07/20/03 12:48pm
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tdavis07/22/03 02:46pm
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somer07/28/03 11:46am
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BooBooBeare2b01/01/04 07:38pm
Re: pupps\possible relief for you
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