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Hi, please help me.. I'm from Indonesia. I have anxiety and panic attack for several months. And now I have skin problem, like hives and my skin being very sensitive especially when the panic comes.. Is it because of stress? and what should I take.. antihistamine or antidepressant drugs.. thank you.. and if I need a medical, what doctor I must go? to dermatologist or others?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Thank you for writing to HCM.
Hives/urticaria is a skin rash commonly caused due to allergic reaction, causes are multifactorial such as medication, food allergy, sunlight, infection, Stress, friction/pressure, or idiopathic.
I would advice you to take Tab.cetirizine hydrochloride daily once at night for 1 month. Apply Calamine lotion over the affected area.
Avoid seafood, red meat for few months.
I would advice you to do few blood tests- Thyroid profile, Serum IgE level.
You can consult psychiatrist Or general physician with test reports for your anxiety symptoms.
Regards,
Dr.Nagakeerthana.S
Thank you for writing to HCM.
Hives/urticaria is a skin rash commonly caused due to allergic reaction, causes are multifactorial such as medication, food allergy, sunlight, infection, Stress, friction/pressure, or idiopathic.
I would advice you to take Tab.cetirizine hydrochloride daily once at night for 1 month. Apply Calamine lotion over the affected area.
Avoid seafood, red meat for few months.
I would advice you to do few blood tests- Thyroid profile, Serum IgE level.
You can consult psychiatrist Or general physician with test reports for your anxiety symptoms.
Regards,
Dr.Nagakeerthana.S
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