Dealing with PUPPP rash during your third trimester can be really frustrating, but you’re on the right track looking into Ayurvedic solutions that are pregnancy-safe. Let’s dive into it!
First up, neem and sandalwood, you’re correct, they can be really soothing for the inflammed skin. You can prepare a paste by mixing neem powder with a bit of water or rose water and apply it directly on the rash. Leave it on till it drys and then wash off gently with lukewarm water, repeat twice daily if possible. With sandalwood, try making a paste using sandalwood powder and milk - it has both cooling and nourishing properties.
You might want to consider coconut oil too. It’s moisturizing and can relieve itching. You can gently massage it on the rash a couple times a day. Another oil option is chamomile oil - mix a few drops with coconut oil and apply it—it’s calming for irritated skin.
Diet’s another key factor in Pitta reduction. Yup, cutting back on spicy, oily foods can be really helpful. Focus instead on including cooling and hydrating foods like cucumbers, watermelons, and coconut water. Also, don’t forget about good old hydration, drink plenty of water—keeps the skin supple and aids detoxification.
For internal use, a safe recommendation would be guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) which can help with imbalances associated with heat, and it’s generally considered safe during pregnancy. You can take it in a juice or a tablet form but check in with your Ayurvedic practitioner or obstetrician to get the right dosage.
Now, from the experiences shared by other moms, while these remedies can definitely ease the itching and discomfort—often significantly—the rash usually fully resolves after delivery. Just to set expectations, it might take few weeks post-childbirth for the skin to settle completely.
And hey, if the itch or rash makes you miserable beyond the usual discomfort, or you feel any new symptoms, it’s crucial to loop back with your healthcare provider. Pregnancy does change the way our body reacts to treatments, so better safe than sorry! Take care.



