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I've had hives for 3 months now. theres red scratch like marks & constant itching. now its around my genitals & anus. docs dk what it is, what to do?
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Hard to tell: but about 30-40 % of chronic hives are considered of autoimmune origin. Try antihistamine up to 4 doses per day and consider consulting an allergist as well.
Answered 7/12/2016
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Chronic urticaria: If you truly have hives every day for 3 months then you have chronic urticaria. In almost every case, this is an autoimmune state, not an allergy, of variable duration, usually responsive to high dose antihistamine therapy. But first you must confirm that is is urticaria, not scabies, not dermographism, not another skin disorder. Your emphasis on uno-genital symptoms raises concern for something o
Answered 7/12/2016
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