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Suggest Treatment For Hives On The Hands

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Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017
Question: After Fire Ants stings on both hand my Doctors gave me a shot and Z pack, next week another Z pack and referral to Dermatologist who gave perscriptions of anti itch (Doxepin Hydrochloride), Calobetasol creme, CeraVe creme, another Z pack then Increased treatment Prednisone 10mg 6 tablets for 7 days, 4 for 7 day then 2 for 7days. Hives began on finger from the stings, the rash started up to my elbows then shoulders and back down to waist, then on legs below briefs to 4 inches above my nees which is the XXXXXXX lines now down to my sockk tops. never on my face or feet
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.

How is the response to treatment?do you still have hives? Do they itch or burn?
I request you to kindly upload a few images of your skin condition so that i am able to guide you better. You may upload images either in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention:Dr.kakkar.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Hives On The Hands

Brief Answer: Need more information Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern. How is the response to treatment?do you still have hives? Do they itch or burn? I request you to kindly upload a few images of your skin condition so that i am able to guide you better. You may upload images either in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention:Dr.kakkar. Regards