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Stretch marks are painless but occasionally they can itch. |
Moisturising the skin helps with itching.
In pregnancy there is a condition called Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy or PUPPP (known in the UK as Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy -PEP) which is when small raised areas appear on the stretch marks, and they may itch. The red areas might spread to nearby areas of skin.
The problem usually subsides in a few days but might not go away until after the birth of the baby. It is not harmful to you or your baby.
Your doctor can prescribe antihistamines or even steroids to help with the itching if necessary.
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