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Do antihistamines work for skin reactions?
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Possible: Antihistamines work by blocking histamines. Histamine is a chemical that can cause itchiness and hives. So it is possible that antihistamines can help for skin reactions.
Answered 1/30/2019
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Yes: They can. Ice can be helpful too.
Answered 9/8/2012
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