Question 1

does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help swelling caused by bigen dye for the face? my face swole up because of it can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) to reduce swelling or penicillin.

Accepted Answer

ER or dermatologist: Please go to an ER or dermatologist. Severe reactions are reported due to the dyes and chemicals in bigen. This is not something that I can give advice for online. Someone needs to see your face, your scalp and acess the entire situation. Secondary staph infections have been reported as well. Please see someone immediately to get an accurate assessment of the condition and treatment. Best to you.

Question 2

can i use benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itch, swelling?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Yes, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is safe to give infants and children for allergic reactions, itching and swelling. The latter can also respond to cold compresses if there is no pain or tenderness involved.

Question 3

is it actually true that benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help with swelling?

Accepted Answer

Specific treatment: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is called an anti-histamine.  Histamine is a chemical in certain cells called mast cells and is released when there is an allergic reaction such as hay fever.  Histamine causes some inflammation which is why our noses get red, congested due to swelling of the mucus membranes.  If the swelling is due to something else like trauma, heart failure, vein disease, then it is of no benefit.

Question 4

how long will it take for swelling to go down with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the cause for the swelling. For allergic ones, less than 36 hrs. For other conditions, may be days.

Question 5

will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help with swelling of the lips?

Accepted Answer

If due to allergy: yes, it would help, but if otherwise, like infection or trauma it won't, isolated lip swelling due to allergy only is kind of rare, please see your doctor if this is a recurring problem

Question 6

3 month old son has hives and swelling gave benadryl (diphenhydramine) but isn't going away. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Hives and swelling: Take the kid to the ER, hives and swelling may be due to an allergic reaction

Question 7

what is better for allergic reaction swelling. vistiril or benadryl (diphenhydramine). or are they the same. i'm told vistiril is stronger. i have vistiril 50mg?

Accepted Answer

Almost equal: for allergic reaction, hydroxyzine is precription only though, but you suffer that often and have swelling, better be evaluated, as epinephrine might need to be handy too, goodluck

Question 8

will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help my cold sore swelling?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful.: Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your dermatologist can also provide laser treatments.

Question 9

swelling from sunburn on eyes, does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help?

Accepted Answer

No: But a topical cortisone cream and NSAID may.

Question 10

what to do if i have just been stung by a bee. what can i take to pervent swelling. is it benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may help.

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Does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help swelling caused by bigen dye for the face? my face swole up because of it can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) to reduce swelling or penicillin.

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Can i use benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itch, swelling?

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Is it actually true that benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help with swelling?

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How long will it take for swelling to go down with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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Will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help with swelling of the lips?

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3 month old son has hives and swelling gave benadryl (diphenhydramine) but isn't going away. is this normal?

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What is better for allergic reaction swelling. vistiril or benadryl (diphenhydramine). or are they the same. i'm told vistiril is stronger. i have vistiril 50mg?

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Will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help my cold sore swelling?

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Swelling from sunburn on eyes, does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help?

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What to do if i have just been stung by a bee. what can i take to pervent swelling. is it benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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