Buffalo, New York
A 22-year-old female 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?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Yes: I would have him checked today. A dose of an anti histamine can be used to control the symptoms.
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