At about 37 weeks, I developed a benign pregnancy-induced rash called PUPP or pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. The topical rash started in my abdomen area and spread to my thighs and arms. I spent three unbearable sleepless nights itching and scratching until my skin burned from the irritation.
Hoping there was a wonder pill that I could take to make it go away, I consulted with my doctor for a remedy. Sadly according to doc, there is no clinical explanation as to the cause of the condition and there's really no bullseye cure other than giving birth - the rash usually goes away after childbirth. Ugh!
So began my quest for some sort of relief. Blog after blog, I came across a home remedy that claimed to magically cure the rash for many women -
Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap! Simply work up a good lather with a loofah and rinse with cool water. After the first use, I noticed an immediate difference and after about four days of use, my rash had subsided significantly. While I don't claim this is the end-all-be-all cure, it worked for me!
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