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A 19-year-old male asked:

event moniter for 2 weeks to catch svt. i'm allergic to the electrodes, is it okay to use steroid cream after showering, before i put it back on?

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Dr. Ian Weisberg answered

Cardiac Electrophysiology 19 years experience

Yes: Use a cream and change locations. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can also help

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