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Is it safe to take an antihistamine like zyrtec daily for my dermatographia? will i need to increase the dose over time?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Dermatographia: is usually a "lifetime" condition. Antihistamines are sometimes effective and there are new developments in the treatment of eaosinophils ( first "cousins" of mast cells the cells felt to be involved in the condition) Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 8/24/2019

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