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7 days ago itchy body scalp to ankles eves & nite, red bumpy patches near my wrists. wakes me up. benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps. back again the next eve /nite. why?

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Many: There are many potential causes for itchy bumps but if benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps, you may continue with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night and a non-sedating antihistamine during the day. If the problem worsens or persists beyond 6 weeks, see an allergist or dermatologist. My initial take is that you are either having a viral infection or a drug reaction.

Answered 4/23/2015

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A member asked:

7 days ago itchy body scalp to ankles eves & nite, red bumpy patches near my wrists. wakes me up. benadryl (diphenhydramine) helps. back again the next eve /nite. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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