Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPPPs)


PuPPPs is a very itchy skin rash that usually presents in late pregnancy, but it can present in the postpartum period. I have heard of a natural remedy reported to be very effective within 3-5 days. Take the following:
  • Dandelion root tincture taken 3 times a day
    • Dandelion root has too many beneficial properties to list here. The main ones that relate to this condition are its liver detoxifying properties, its anti-inflammatory properties, and its cooling properties.
  • SamE taken 2 times a day
    • SAMe facilitates the manufacture of DNA and brain neurotransmitters and supports healthy mood and liver functions.
  • A capsule of flax seed oil taken 1 time a day 
    • Flax seed has many healing properties, including a high essential fatty acid content and anti-cancer agents.
  • Acidophilus taken on an empty stomach 2 times a day
    • Probiotics are one of the most important substances for promoting healing to be found. They are anti-inflammatory, promote gut health, and help treat imbalances caused by candida overgrowth, parasites, mold toxicity, fungal infections and more.
The alternative is steroids prescribed by a doctor and would require pumping and dumping with formula supplementation. DO NOT take benedryl or any other antihistamine postpartum if you are breastfeeding, as it will dry up your milk.

No comments:

Post a Comment