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What Causes Break Out Of Hives On Arms And Back Of Hands?

Hi,
I have been breaking out in hives mainly on my arms and back of hands for several days. I have not changed anything in my lifestyle suddenly. A walk-in clinic gave me a prescription for hydrocortosone(?) pills and prednisone pills. However, I can't take the prednisone because of high blood pressure. The hives come and go daily; sometimes severe, sometimes not. Do I need to go to a doctor for blood pressure and take it from there? Thank you
Mon, 7 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain hives on the arms and back of hands seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundary etc then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication..

I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack..

The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief..

As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling..
Do cool compresses..
Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin..

You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Break Out Of Hives On Arms And Back Of Hands?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain hives on the arms and back of hands seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction and in case if you have not changed any shampoo, soap or laundary etc then it seems to be most probably due to any food or medication.. I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack.. The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief.. As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling.. Do cool compresses.. Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin.. You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..