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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Hives On Body In A Child
Hello dr. My name is parul,My son is 3.7 years old..he is getting hives from last ten days at different places everytime in evening, they are causing itching also...he is also thallesemia intermedia and on hydroxyurea n folic acid medication..we have given cetrizine 3-4 days 2.5 ml a day and then stopped..kilndly suggest what is to be done/ given ? For how long will hives remain? Is there anything to worry about?
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of itchy hives on body which occur when body give response to some external stimuli or some kind of allergen. Introduction of allergen to skin cause release of some chemical which make the skin to swell. Need not to worry. They are usually harmless until they cause problem like breathing problems,swallowing problems .I would suggest you to find out trigger factor as prevention of hives is the best thing one can do. Give cold compresses to reduce itchiness. You should give cold compresses several times a day. Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe steroid therapy. Until then start taking antihistamine drug 'benadryl'
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of itchy hives on body which occur when body give response to some external stimuli or some kind of allergen. Introduction of allergen to skin cause release of some chemical which make the skin to swell. Need not to worry. They are usually harmless until they cause problem like breathing problems,swallowing problems .I would suggest you to find out trigger factor as prevention of hives is the best thing one can do. Give cold compresses to reduce itchiness. You should give cold compresses several times a day. Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe steroid therapy. Until then start taking antihistamine drug 'benadryl'
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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