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How long to improve cholinergic urticaria when taking antihistamines at recommended doses (ex. 20 mg cetrizine)? week, month, year?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Unknown: Although cholinergic urticaria may subside with time , we have no idea as to whether or when this may happen. I usually advise my patients to take an antihistamine about 1-2 hrs prior to exposure to situation where their body heat would likely rise instead of using it on a regular basis.

Answered 6/21/2016

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