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How Can Allergic Skin Reaction Be Treated?

Hi. I am having an allergic reaction of red blothches, hive like, itchinhg, rashes on arms, hands and have been taking benadryl, cortisone cream, ice packs but am wondering if I need to go to ER. It s a reaction from aleve, and since it s still there, I am wondering if I should go to er
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Hi,

It is a simple allergic eruption and will settle with Benedryl and Cortisone.

You can seek medical attention only if rashes spread to larger areas.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Allergic Skin Reaction Be Treated?

Hi, It is a simple allergic eruption and will settle with Benedryl and Cortisone. You can seek medical attention only if rashes spread to larger areas. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician