Horrible full body rash, how long it is going to take to recover😫

I’m experiencing horrible pregnancy rash which doctor suspect is PUPPS and pregnancy eczema since week 18, has been struggling to sleep every night and the rash have spread from my tummy to my hands and legs. Have previous eczema flare before but didnt last this long. I’m in week 22 already and it’s still itching badly!! Tried suu balm to ease the itch temporarily and doctor prescribed elomet which is not being very effective as of now:( #firstbaby

Horrible full body rash, how long it is going to take to recover😫
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Hi! My Puppp happened when I was in week 24. Seen Dr Lim at The Dermatology Practice at Mount E Novena. Was prescribed 2 medications and Elomet. Like you, I wanted to avoid steroid creams as much as possible so I even tried Ceradan, physiogel. In the end, it was so bad as it has affected my sleep and mood. I took the medication and creams religiously. It actually went off after 2 weeks. Had a relapse again in week 32. Did the same regime and recovered in wk 34. Scars are gone and skin looks normal now (wk 39) What helps is I stopped all commercial soaps too. I used grandpa pine tar soap and bath mainly in cold/ice water to relieve itch. For clothes, i recommend Uniqlo mesh from men’s section and if home, wear as minimal as possible to prevent sweat irritation. Hope u get better soon mommy!

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