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Skin itching and hives formation
I have skin itching problem for past 1 yr when I scrub any where in the body the skin becomes reddish and it's forming like hives at different shapes and sizes. I used antihistamines tablets like fexofenadine 180, loratadine, cetrizine and levocetrizine by consulting the doctor.But the problem continues how to overcome this please help me.
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U have to do ur allergy profiles and other related bld reports
... please send it for further consideration
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History seems like chronic urticaria
You will need to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment. You may need work up on the same
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Use avil tablet once daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detailed information and prescription.
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Dr. Manoj Agarwala
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Raipur
Thanks for the query.
Hives are irritating and difficult to live with. Chronic urticaria is the medical terminology and this condition needs proper assessment. The triggers should be identified. Based on your description, it appears that you have intermittent variable of chronic urticaria. These conditions have strong relation to one's internal health and it needs to be evaluated as often quoted - Skin is the mirror of internal health. Your dermatologist will decide a treatment plan for you after a consultation which probably will include a non-sedative antihistamine and some other medications based on blood chemistry. A common mistake is to take antihistamines as when and needed while it should be taken for a reasonably long time frame in urticaria whether you develop hives or not. After a certain period, it is advisable to wean the treatment. Few advance treatment options also exist which requires once a month treatment. Hope it helps.
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