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What is the best otc antihistamine for eczema? claritin, (loratadine) allegra or zyrtec?

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All usefu: All of the antihistamines you mentioned can be useful for itching.

Answered 8/26/2015

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NONE: No antihistamine helps eczema. Antihistamines are useful for histamine- driven conditions: urticarias. Hives. Antihistamines relieve itch if there is urticaria, but not eczema.

Answered 3/31/2021

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