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Getting a lot of itchiness of the whole body. wha'ts the strongest antihistamine and cream to apply?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Rather oral: antihistamine if you've got whole body itching unless there are contraindications, which are few, and if the symptoms are really bothersome, better go to ER or urgent care

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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A member asked:

Getting a lot of itchiness of the whole body. wha'ts the strongest antihistamine and cream to apply?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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