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I'm breaking out in hives looks like scratches on my back inner thighs arms shoulders in head i've been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) every 4 hours and isn't workin?
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See doctor: How long have you had the hives? If this has been present for weeks and you have no response to Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) you need to consult your doctor or an allergist. Be sure that you are not taking any drug which may be causing the problem in the meanwhile.
Answered 2/19/2015
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