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What would cause me to break out in hives on my stomach and the top of my legs? No changes in my diet and no changes in my medicine. Went to my doctor 3days ago and got a steroid shot and a prescription cream to use 2 times a day and still itching like crazy. Is there any medication that will help stop the itching. Thank You For Your Reply
Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query and as per your query you have itchy hives . There are some factors like our environment , heat , cold , pressure and sun exposure ,which can act as trigger factor . Insect bite , pollen and some plants can also cause hives .
The most important thing is to find the trigger factor .
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. If symptoms still persist the consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor . Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream ( mometasone) , anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system . Herbal tea and aloe vera gel are also very helpful . Stay in cool and moist environment .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query and as per your query you have itchy hives . There are some factors like our environment , heat , cold , pressure and sun exposure ,which can act as trigger factor . Insect bite , pollen and some plants can also cause hives . The most important thing is to find the trigger factor . 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. If symptoms still persist the consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor . Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream ( mometasone) , anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system . Herbal tea and aloe vera gel are also very helpful . Stay in cool and moist environment . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari