Melissa-what is PUPP? I am not familar with that one! DebiSavage RN, BSN, SNM(hopefully to be IBCLC after 7/96 exam!) from Chicago, IL area Date: Tue, 4 Jun 1996 21:01:00 EDT From: "Melissa L. Brancho" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Breastfeeding rashes? Any chance that the hormone levels of breastfeeding can trigger prolonged skin reactions in certain moms? I have persistant skin rashes that are exactly the same as I have had while I was pregnant but since I am bfing for the longest period I ever had before, I have noticed that they NEVER completely go away as they did during pregnancy. Is there any studies on this? Anyone else have any information on this? I have had a mom of a preemie (born at 33 weeks) who broke out with PUPP one week pp and was finally given a correct diagnosis at 4 weeks pp and was treated with hydrocort. cream. She has had perisistent and repeat yeast infections since birth that I never thought may be linked until now. I also have had problems with yeast when hormonal changes are going on (since my daughter has be dropping bfings, they become more frequent). Seems to be a connection for me? Anyone have more scientific information? In cow town, there is not much material available and I am not seeking personal advice for myself, just really a looking for information. Melissa Brancho