Question 1

what is the best way to treat hives?

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Hives:  Medication like Benadryl can be taken orally. Colloidal oatmeal bath can help with itching. If you are having other allergic symptoms- may need epipen and transport to ER.

Question 2

is there a natural way to treat hives?

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Yes: Best way to treat hives is to avoid the actual cause of the allergic reaction. Most effective treatments are antihistamines (ie: claritin, zyrtec, Atarax or hydroxyzine, allegra, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) etc.) and steroids. Chamomile, calendula, cornstarch, and oatmeal baths are popular natural remedies.

Question 3

what is the quickest way to treat hives?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Take 50 mg (two tabs) every 6 hours. Also, take tagamet or another h2 blocker (yes, for the stomach) like Zantac or pepcid.  Claritin or another antihistamine will also work in conjunction with benadryl (diphenhydramine).  The best addition is prednisone, but this requires a prescription. Your hives should clear in 5 days or so.  If they last longer, check in with your doctor.

Question 4

what can i do to treat my hives quickly?

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Hives: Antihistamines such as otc Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may help. Topicals are typically ineffective. Treat hives by looking for the possible underlying cause. See an allergist if your pcp can't provide answers.

Question 5

i have hives for 6 months long, what should i do to treat?

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See an allergist: The treatment for chronic hives (hives lasting longer than 6   weeks) is antihistamines and now Xolair (approved this spring). Xolair is a biological antibody injection now approved for treating chronic hives.   Your allergist can provide more details including risks and benefits.  Although it is expensive, there are patient assistance programs that can help.  It is definitely worth checking into.

Question 6

i have hives when touching cold, what should i do to treat?

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Cold urticaria: I would encourage you to see an allergist to assess this further.

Question 7

i have hives appearing mysteriously, what should i do to treat?

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Antihistamines: Allergy medications, typically antihistamines such as Zyrtec, Allegra, Claritin and Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) can be very helpful for hives. They can be used to treat hives that exist, but in other ways they can be used to prevent hives from appearing. I typically recommend Zyrtec 10mg taken twice daily to help suppress hives. This is slightly higher than usual dosing, but can be very effective. Take care.

Question 8

i have hives after shower or pool. anyone know what is up, what should i do to treat?

Accepted Answer

Aquagenic Urticaria: A rare form of urticaria, rather a form of physical urticaria, second generation antihistaminics would help, avoid swimming / water parks for now, till you see an allergist for confirmation and continued therapy.

Question 9

how are hives treated if itchy?

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Itchy hives: The itching associated with hives is usually responsive to at least some extent to oral antihistamines, but often require higher than standard doses.

Question 10

can a school nurse help treat hives?

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No: The s holl nurse can give child prescribed medication but can not order. Loos tests or take an extensive history. See pediatrician or family practioners for workup and treatment.

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