Question 1

hi doc, 
i have a reaction that itches it's mosquito like reaction that spreads all over my body it comes out i itch it and hives appear then goes on ?

Accepted Answer

Hives: They sound like hives. Try antihistamine up to every 6 hrs to see if it helps. If not, see doctor.  Even if it helps, if they persist over 6 weeks, see allergist.

Question 2

i feel my face is little bit puffy.last week i suffered from hives now i am good my face seems bit swollen and sometimes it itches.isthis after effect?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: It should've resolved by now, I don't know that the two are related. However, there may be an on going allergic reaction, look to think what new chemicals you have come in contact with, soaps, detergents, shampoos, etc etc. May take 25-50 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine) if needed, and follow up closely with your doctor. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will make you sleepy.

Question 3

i've been taking amoxicillin for a week now and woke up with itching red hives all over my entire body. its spreading and itches bad. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop amoxicillin: ... And call your doctor immediately. If you experience difficulty breathing, go to the nearest er.

Question 4

when i get hot, my body stings and it itches. i tend to get black marks. i don't think it's heat hives. i get these marks on my back and chest. help?

Accepted Answer

More details.: How long have you had this problem? Are the marks black and not red at all?  How long does each of the mark stay with you? Do these marks appear when you are exercising or taking a hot shower or only during the cooling down period?

Question 5

about two and half months ago i started experiencing first pricky skin in different spots then my skin feels like its on fire them itches like crazy then i get big welts like hives them it just disappears and its fine just happens out of no where at anyti

Accepted Answer

Chronic urticaria: You have hives. Hives lasting more than 2 months are characterized as chronic. About 95% of chronic hives are a benign but uncomfortable manifestation of autoimmune disease. The other 5% may represent a more serious condition. A board-certified allergist can perform a few tests to tell you what is going on. The allergist will work with you to provide adequate treatment. An antihistamine may help.

Question 6

clindamycin rash side effect lasts how long? itches! like hives?

Accepted Answer

Days: It may last several days.   In the meanwhile, try taking antihistamine up to 4x daily to see if this helps. If not, see your doctor.

Question 7

hives on both hands, small bumps and itches for no reason, what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Palm  or  dorsal: If  on  palmer  side  r/o  drug  reaction.  Or  hyperhydrosis  i.E  block  sweatglands  ,    you  can  take  claritine,  wash  hand  often  ,  1%  h-c  cream  or  pure  aloe  can  help.

Question 8

i've developed some sort of hives/rash on the back side of my arms and it itches! i'm 50 years old. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Urticaria: Depends on whether it is acute (less than 6 weeks) or chronic (more than 6 weeks).  If acute, it will resolve on its own.  Chronic hives are usually autoimmune or idiopathic (fancy word for "no known cause").

Question 9

swollen pimples on forehead, one big one and a few small though they were hives but now suspect pimple, have been icing it, it doesn't hurt, itches though?

Accepted Answer

Hives vs pimples: Typically acne doesn't itch but rather looks like pus-filled, sometimes painful bumps. Check out https://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/for-kids/about-skin/acne-pimples-and-zits &amp; https://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/for-kids/about-skin/acne-pimples-and-zits/treating-pimples. Hives are itchy &amp; don't appear full of pus. Check out http://goo.gl/v31okZ &amp; http://goo.gl/2dmzkm. Go see your Dermatolgi

Question 10

i have blisters like bug bit size from my hands to my t shirt line. the itch very bad and sometimes when it itches it looks like hives. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If these have been present for less than a week or so, it is ok to use Hydrocortisone cream. But if it is getting worse or lasting longer than that, you will need to see your doctor to get the area examined.  If the blisters are oozing, you need to see your doctor immediately. Since you stated my hands, I presume they involve both sides.

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Hi doc, i have a reaction that itches it's mosquito like reaction that spreads all over my body it comes out i itch it and hives appear then goes on ?

A member asked:

I feel my face is little bit puffy.last week i suffered from hives now i am good my face seems bit swollen and sometimes it itches.isthis after effect?

A member asked:

I've been taking amoxicillin for a week now and woke up with itching red hives all over my entire body. its spreading and itches bad. what to do?

A member asked:

When i get hot, my body stings and it itches. i tend to get black marks. i don't think it's heat hives. i get these marks on my back and chest. help?

A member asked:

About two and half months ago i started experiencing first pricky skin in different spots then my skin feels like its on fire them itches like crazy then i get big welts like hives them it just disappears and its fine just happens out of no where at anyti

A member asked:

Clindamycin rash side effect lasts how long? itches! like hives?

A member asked:

Hives on both hands, small bumps and itches for no reason, what can cause this?

A member asked:

I've developed some sort of hives/rash on the back side of my arms and it itches! i'm 50 years old. what is it?

A member asked:

Swollen pimples on forehead, one big one and a few small though they were hives but now suspect pimple, have been icing it, it doesn't hurt, itches though?

A member asked:

I have blisters like bug bit size from my hands to my t shirt line. the itch very bad and sometimes when it itches it looks like hives. any ideas?

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