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What Does Sudden Onset Of Hives On Body Indicate?

Yesterday I broke out in what looks like red hives, but they're raised bumps across my upper chest, back, and down my arms. I haven't changed anything... eating, drinking, shampoo, detergents, ect. I was wearing a sweater, but I have worn it before and didn't break out... and it hasn't been washed yet due to the delicate nature of the sweater. Well, I broke out in hives again today.
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

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

As per your complain red hives that are appearing with raised bumps 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..

Other cause can be bed bugs while it can also be due to mite infestation known as Scabies..

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 Does Sudden Onset Of Hives On Body Indicate?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain red hives that are appearing with raised bumps 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.. Other cause can be bed bugs while it can also be due to mite infestation known as Scabies.. 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..