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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On The Body?

Hi I have had hives for two months now there is no pattern to when I get them I tried elimination diet for two weeks and no relief I have never had food allergies before and don t think that is the cause I am 45 years old and pretty healthy the hives go away when I take allergy pill but I would rather try and get to bottom of this as they cause side effects also any insight would be great
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Hives on the body 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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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What Causes Recurrent Rashes On The Body?

Hi, Hives on the body 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 I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist