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What Causes Rashes On The Feet And Arms?
I am 38 years old and suddenly am developing hives for the first time in my life. I haven t introduced anything new so I don t understand. It started yesterday where a couple were on my feet and one huge one (wheel larger than an inch) on my arm. They went away after benedryl but today there is one on my face and another on my arm. This has never happened to me before and I m totally confused!
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
Hello,
The steps you should follow are:
1. Apply cool compress and wet cloths to affected areas
2. Wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothes
3. Antihistamines: Loratadine or Cetirizine
4. Other drugs can be given if severe
5. Best is prevent the exposure of the triggering factor. Try to determine which is causing your hives.
Try to avoid stimulant like cream, cosmetics, foods, weather, clothes, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
The steps you should follow are:
1. Apply cool compress and wet cloths to affected areas
2. Wear loose-fitting and lightweight clothes
3. Antihistamines: Loratadine or Cetirizine
4. Other drugs can be given if severe
5. Best is prevent the exposure of the triggering factor. Try to determine which is causing your hives.
Try to avoid stimulant like cream, cosmetics, foods, weather, clothes, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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