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Suggest Treatment For Hives In A Child

i have a 16 month old son he was biten by mosquito on monday developed hives and still had them today i gave him benadryl the hives went away and now there is red ring around mosquito bite. he also had hives before when he was overheated.                                                                  
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
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Hi,

If heaves has disappeared, we need not worry. The red ring there might take few more days to settle. If there is itching, you can give Benadryl.

Take care. 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 Treatment For Hives In A Child

Hi, If heaves has disappeared, we need not worry. The red ring there might take few more days to settle. If there is itching, you can give Benadryl. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician