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Suggest Treatment For Allergy

I have severe rash problem, may be because of some allergy. I get it almost everyday. I went to see a doctor and he gave all kinds of medicines which could not make any difference. Now I am using homeopathy. Though it is under control, the allergy persists. Please help.
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history.

I would like to know more about your symptoms like - Does it itch? Do you have any other allergy problems or medical conditions? Do you have to take any regular medications? Since how long you are having rashes?

From your given history, I would like to make following suggestions to you:

1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you an antihistamine like cetirizine/levocetirizine/fexofenadine/hydroxyzine for at least 7-10 days.

2. I would also prescribe you a short course of anti-parasitic drug as intestinal parasites are common cause of urticaria/hives.

3. I would suggest you to avoid hot,spicy foods and activities causing excessive sweating for a few weeks.

4. If you are having rash for more than 6 weeks, I would suggest you to investigate with complete blood counts, ESR, CRP, thyroid testing, urine and stool examination, which may give clue towards cause.

5. Personally I would suggest you to avoid tight-fitting, woolen or synthetic clothes. Loose-fitting, cotton clothes are the best for urticaria/hives in my opinion.

Hope above measures will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you a good recovery and the best of the health.

Thank you & Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Allergy

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history. I would like to know more about your symptoms like - Does it itch? Do you have any other allergy problems or medical conditions? Do you have to take any regular medications? Since how long you are having rashes? From your given history, I would like to make following suggestions to you: 1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you an antihistamine like cetirizine/levocetirizine/fexofenadine/hydroxyzine for at least 7-10 days. 2. I would also prescribe you a short course of anti-parasitic drug as intestinal parasites are common cause of urticaria/hives. 3. I would suggest you to avoid hot,spicy foods and activities causing excessive sweating for a few weeks. 4. If you are having rash for more than 6 weeks, I would suggest you to investigate with complete blood counts, ESR, CRP, thyroid testing, urine and stool examination, which may give clue towards cause. 5. Personally I would suggest you to avoid tight-fitting, woolen or synthetic clothes. Loose-fitting, cotton clothes are the best for urticaria/hives in my opinion. Hope above measures will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you a good recovery and the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.