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How To Treat Allergy Problem?

Hi,zunaira here I m 28 years old and I have an allergy problem from last 8 years..before it was severe but not now I m taking rigix(zyrtec) antiallergy tablet from last 7 years daily..what should I do.. I feel iching in my body n when I rub my body it appears red pimples on my body n I take it daily..I got allergy anytime I don t know why I m having this problem please help me
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and would like to know more about you like aggravating factors, do you have any other medical conditions, any other medicines that you might be taking frequently, any allergies, other symptoms like flushing, headaches, congestion, repeated diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, etc.

However, at present, I would like to make suggestions for you as follows:

1. If your skin is dry, I would suggest you regular application of moisturizing lotion or cream, especially immediately after bathing, twice daily. This will gradually reduce dryness of skin and therefore reduce itching.

2. For symptom control of itching, you can use antihistamine like Zyrtec.

3. For patients with hives, I usually suggest a good multivitamin-multimineral supplement, especially containing vitamin D, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, etc, which may improve immunity and skin.

4. Please avoid extremes of temperatures, too tight-fitting clothes and skin irritants. Loose-fitting & comfortable cotton clothes are better in my opinion for patients with hives. Some patients may also benefit from avoidance of hot/spicy foods or avoidance of packed/canned foods containing preservatives/colors/flavors.

5. Please have plenty of liquids during day to maintain hydration and improve metabolism.

Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you.

Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Wish you the best of the health ahead.

Thank you & Regards.
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How To Treat Allergy Problem?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and would like to know more about you like aggravating factors, do you have any other medical conditions, any other medicines that you might be taking frequently, any allergies, other symptoms like flushing, headaches, congestion, repeated diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, etc. However, at present, I would like to make suggestions for you as follows: 1. If your skin is dry, I would suggest you regular application of moisturizing lotion or cream, especially immediately after bathing, twice daily. This will gradually reduce dryness of skin and therefore reduce itching. 2. For symptom control of itching, you can use antihistamine like Zyrtec. 3. For patients with hives, I usually suggest a good multivitamin-multimineral supplement, especially containing vitamin D, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, etc, which may improve immunity and skin. 4. Please avoid extremes of temperatures, too tight-fitting clothes and skin irritants. Loose-fitting & comfortable cotton clothes are better in my opinion for patients with hives. Some patients may also benefit from avoidance of hot/spicy foods or avoidance of packed/canned foods containing preservatives/colors/flavors. 5. Please have plenty of liquids during day to maintain hydration and improve metabolism. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Wish you the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.