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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Hives Infection

Hi, I get hives and itchy soon after touching my cat. My doctor said it is not the cat, but never tested me for it. I had too much going on at the time, so I couldn t have a skin test done. I cut out all food and fruits that may cause allergies and after a week I went to Las Vegas for 3 days. I reintroduced to my system the foods I cut out and had no break outs, not even a hive. The moment I returned home, 15 mins, I started breaking out in hives. Recently it has gotten worse. I have swollen eyes and a hard time breathing at times. Should I send the cat away for a few months to be sure if it is the cat or dander?
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy hives infection which are due to exposure to allergen such as excessive heat, cold, environmental change, insect bite , pollen and some plants, pressure and sun exposure . It is the body's response to the trigger factor. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to give cold compresses to hives several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl. Avoid coming in contact with allergen after proper identification. If symptoms still persist then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system. Doctor may perform skin test, patch test to find out the trigger factor. Stay in cool environment.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Hives Infection

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of itchy hives infection which are due to exposure to allergen such as excessive heat, cold, environmental change, insect bite , pollen and some plants, pressure and sun exposure . It is the body s response to the trigger factor. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to give cold compresses to hives several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl. Avoid coming in contact with allergen after proper identification. If symptoms still persist then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system. Doctor may perform skin test, patch test to find out the trigger factor. Stay in cool environment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari