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I've had hives for about 5 days now and they are slowly progressing. no medication is helping. the doctor said it was hives. old welts stay. help?
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Continue treatment!: It may take many days before you immune system stops reacting to the agent that caused the reaction. Continue your physicians advice and give more time. If the problem continues you may get a referral to an allergist.
Answered 6/24/2014
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