Question 1

does baby powder help with hives?

Accepted Answer

: No. See a physician ASAP.

Question 2

could babies get hives from teething?

Accepted Answer

No: Teething does not cause (hives) body rashes. If they are drooling a lot from teething they may get a drool rash on their cheeks and neck but that is it. Other than diaper rash, if your baby as a rash elsewhere i would have them evaluated by their pediatrician.

Question 3

can hiv+'ve marry hives +'ve and give birth to babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hiv disease will not prevent pregnancy, but the risk that the baby will be born hiv+ is not eliminated.  It can be minimized with therapy by reducing viral load and prophylaxis during pregnancy can be employed in women who have a measurable viral load, but there are no guarantees.

Question 4

how do i make my baby hives go away?

Accepted Answer

Diet,drug?: Has the baby been exposed to any medications recently? Has the baby had an infection of any kind? These can e causes of hives. If not then you have to put baby on elimination diet of hypoallergenic foods to eliminate possible offending foods. You can work with your pediatrician, allergist or dermatologist to find the cause of hives.Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help temporarily.

Question 5

how long does it take hives on a baby to go away?

Accepted Answer

Usually under 6 wk.: In about 80% of hive cases they resolve within 6 wk. If the hives last longer then about 80% of those cases resolve within 1 yr. Treatment with antihistamines can control the hives until they resolve on their own. Consult your pediatrician to confirm diagnosis and get treatment.

Question 6

if i have hives will my baby be born with hives?

Accepted Answer

No: Hives are signs of an allergic response. They are self limited.  Babies may inherit a susceptibility to. Allergens, do not expect your baby to have hives at birth.

Question 7

what can i use for my hives while nursing the baby?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Topical anti-itch such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Hydrocortisone creams can help the external itch. It is also safe to breast feed while using an over the counter oral antihistamine such as Cetirizine or fexofenadine or loratadine.

Question 8

can a baby get hives from teething?  my almost 9 month son gets hives when he is fussing and crying a lot.  he is also teething.

Accepted Answer

It occurs: It occurs probably because of temperature change during crying.

Question 9

i've been experiencing chronic hives since my baby was 3 months old. i never have hives in my life and now i am having flare ups every 3 days. ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic hives: You need to be evaluated, condition can be managed, but some blood work, after being examined, may be needed, better get checked by an allergist/dermatologist, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck

Question 10

calamine good for 3 month old baby? for hives?

Accepted Answer

Need pediatrician: For such a young infant, you need to be involved w/ a good pediatrician who you can call for this sort of advice. 
This might require a specific Rx and you'd be wise to have it evaluated. You can't Dx it on your own.

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