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A member asked:

Take zyrtec pills and use benadryl cream arms still itch from any part of body grass touches after weeding . i itch up to 3 days after weeding any other options ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Itch: Long shirt while weeding. Try Bendadryl instead of Zyrtec, and try cortaid cream versus benadryl cream. If persistent issues consult and allergist or dermatologist.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 8/20/2019

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