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Woke up with first ever hives rash, no idea why, its widespread and very itchy, took allergy tablets but not worked, what else can i do?
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See your doctor: It could be a sign of something else medically going on. If urticaria or hives the itching can e treated with antihistamines.
Answered 9/15/2015
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Hives...: In addition to over the counter antihistamines, which you should go ahead and take at the max dosage recommended on the bottle, you can also try a topical steroid cream (like cortisone), avoiding your face, armpits and groin. You also want to avoid getting hot & sweaty, as well as hot baths/showers. If you don't get relief soon, you may need to be seen for a prescription medicine like prednisone.
Answered 9/29/2016
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