A 30-year-old member asked:
how can you treat itching due to urticaria?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Foxanswered
Allergy and Immunology 44 years experience
Antihistamines: For most patients antihistamines such as benadryl, (diphenhydramine) zyrtec, Allegra and Claritin are effective. If these are not effective second line treatment (off-label) could include Doxepin and singulair and h2 antihistamines, such as zantac. It is important to find the cause of the hives, and an allergist may be able to help.
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Dr. Lee Perryanswered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Antihistamines: The most common treatment for itching associated with urticaria is antihistamines (cetirizine is a good example).
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Does the itching of scabies disappear after treatment?
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Dr. Ryan Stantonanswered
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
After a while: The symptoms can persist for a couple weeks after treatment. Sometimes it takes more than one treatment, but even with killing all the bugs, it will take a couple weeks for the rash to resolve.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Is jock itch contagious?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Yes, it's contagious: Jock itch is a fungal infection and can spread to other parts of the body or to other people. Treatment is usually with over-the-counter anti-fungal creams. Rashes that don't go away easily, or those that keep returning after treatment, should be evaluated by a doctor. People with diabetes get more fungal infections, and have a harder time getting rid of infections.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
How can I prevent hives?
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Antihistamines: If you're particularly allergic to something, let's say a cat - and you know you'll be coming into contact with one tonight or tomorrow, you can premedicate with over the counter antihistamines like zyrtek, Claritin and allegra. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works better but can also make you sleepy.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What is pruritus ani?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
Itchy butt: Literally. Causes are typically related to hemorrhoids in adults but in the young , parasitic worm infections can trigger awful nightime anal itch.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is there a particular bacteria that causes itchiness?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Machtingeranswered
Allergy and Immunology 44 years experience
Maybe.: Interesting question. Staphylococcus infection of eczematous skin is certainly associated with increased itchiness. But its not clear if the bacteria increases itchiness or simply exploits the skin injured by scratching to cause a secondary infection.
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