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2nd time in 2months to break out in hives , narrowed source to my birth control. will a steroid shot and stopping the pills keep full blown hives away?

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Yes: If the ocs are at fault then stopping the med should solve the problem. A short course of Prednisone such as a steroid dose pack will also help.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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