A member asked:

If antihistamines help an itch, is the itch likely caused by an allergic problem?

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Possibly: That is most likely the case, however other processes can cause histamine release without being a true allergy. Also, some non selective histamine blockers like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are sedating and decrease itch through that mechanism as well.

Answered 10/3/2016

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