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A 35-year-old female asked:

Got hives at school on 5/23. today theyve spread to his entire body & face! given him claritin, oatmeal/soda baths & anti itch creams but no luck!

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh
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Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Continue rx/PCP: Continue to treat him for an allergic reaction. He may need a steroid preparation and should see his PCP. He can have Benadryl every six hours.
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