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What Are Symptoms Of Hives And How To Treat It?

how to get rid of hives? Should I use calamin lotion on it? I mean I think I have hives, I have these tapioca like bumps on my hand after touching a friend s pillow and she told me that she is using a new shampoo and I might be allegric to the ingredients in that shampoo. How long does hives last? I have had these on my hands for four days now and counting....
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history of urticaria, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for two months.
2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for seven to ten days.
4. Other treatment options are an oral steroid, hydroxyzine, took only after consulting a dermatologist.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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What Are Symptoms Of Hives And How To Treat It?

Hello, As per your case history of urticaria, my treatment advice is - 1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for two months. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for seven to ten days. 4. Other treatment options are an oral steroid, hydroxyzine, took only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech