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A member asked:

Ive been breaking out in hives since november 2014. nothing makes them go away. benadryl (diphenhydramine) creme calms the itching but thats it. i need help ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Antihistamine?: It is time for you to consult an allergist especially if oral antihistamine failed to help.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2015

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Breaking out in little hives on face, neck, &chest for weekn a half. What could it be? Itchy! i break out, take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) n they go down, itch, then back.

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