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I put a certain lotion all over 5yr old body,woke up with hives everywhere. they've gotten worse through out the day,should i take him to er?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yes: I would have him checked today. A dose of an anti histamine can be used to control the symptoms.

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

I put a certain lotion all over 5yr old body,woke up with hives everywhere. they've gotten worse through out the day,should i take him to er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

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