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Any over the counter meds to deal with this contact allergy? it is on and around my lips due ti lip balm containing beeswax.

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Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered

Specializes in Family Medicine

You could try 1%: hydrocortisone cream or ointment,but you might need something stronger by prescription only. Hope this helps!

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Allergies hi. I have been allergic to strawberries since the age of 13, (i am 19 now) it was never a big deal, i could touch and work with it, just not eat it. My lips swell up, and feels like i can't breath. The other day though, my little 3 year old sis

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