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Suggest Alternative Medication For Itchy Rashes And Hives On Left Arm And Neck

Yesterday at 7 pm I noticed rash and big hives on my left arm and neck its so itchy.I took Benedtyl 25 mg but no help the rash and hives spread so quick all over my body except my face. I was so scared I went to the hospital -er for treatment.the doctor treated me with Benedryl 50 mg im,Claritin and prednisone.Thanks God it help to stop the itching . The doctor prescribed again the prednisone to take tomorrow,Tagamet ,Claritin and Benedryl . Since 3:00 pm today I have Rash and big hives all over my body again and it s so itchy I took Benedryl 25 mg again but still so itchy pls help me.i don t know what to do. I am thinking to go back to the ER again.
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Hi,

This suggest acute urticaria. Sometimes this accompanies an infection somewhere in our body, which will need appropriate antibiotic too. If no infection focus identified, for such cases I used to give prednisone and antihistamines like benadryl for 5-7 days continuously for constant relief. Calamine lotion applied over the rash can soothe the area.

As the rash has recurred, this will need continuation of steroid and antihistamine for few more days. Kindly get back to your doctor.

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

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Suggest Alternative Medication For Itchy Rashes And Hives On Left Arm And Neck

Hi, This suggest acute urticaria. Sometimes this accompanies an infection somewhere in our body, which will need appropriate antibiotic too. If no infection focus identified, for such cases I used to give prednisone and antihistamines like benadryl for 5-7 days continuously for constant relief. Calamine lotion applied over the rash can soothe the area. As the rash has recurred, this will need continuation of steroid and antihistamine for few more days. Kindly get back to your doctor. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician