A member asked:

My itching has got worse, i also get welts, hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines have not helped, what should i do next? help painful itching bad

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Please see your doctor: you might need a longer acting/stronger antihistaminic, in addition to systemic steroids if need be to control the acute stage, also to look for a possible cause for your hives/welts and the itching, take care

Answered 6/21/2015

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

ITCHING WORSE!: WHERE? HOW LONG? WHERE IS THE ITCHING? WHERE IS THE PAIN? SEE YOUR DOCTOR. IT MIGHT BE SHINGLES . . .

Answered 6/22/2015

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Chronic Urticaria: You might be suffering from chronic idiopathic or spontaneous hives if >6 weeks. It is not due to any medication or food trigger. No specific cause can be identified in most patients. Screening labs can be drawn by Allergist to see if hives caused by a certain trigger or autoimmune condition. High dose antihistamines helpful, as well as Singulair (montelukast). See Allergist for more details.

Answered 6/23/2015

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See allergist: In order to treat it, one needs to search for a potential cause and thus I would recommend that you consult a dermatologist or allergist. In many ways, itching is worse than pain.

Answered 6/25/2015

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