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I woke up with hives 2 mornings in a row. on day 3, in the middle of the day, i have itchy red bumps on my elbows & knees. what could this be?
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Sorry: You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation. There are many diseases that could cause this.
Answered 6/21/2014
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Hives: Hives come and go. The best therapy is to decrease the itch-scratch cycle by taking higher doses of non-sedating antihistamines during the daylight hours and the sedating antihistamines at nighttime to get some sleep. See you allergist if this persists.
Answered 7/25/2015
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