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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?

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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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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have hives,that are extremely itchy Ive taken Benadryl and reactin I left er at around 3 I have calalime lotion just wondering if I can bathe in it?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Is there a reason why I am now getting hives from a lotion i've used for years?

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A 35-year-old female asked:

I break out in pin point hives ...stingy and itchy on my face esp. Forehead after eating sugar or choc.why?lotion or meds to help the hives..ideas

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