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Suggest Treatment For Red Itchy Hives All Over The Body
i have bites or hives I think two of my children have had them and my husband so I think it is more likely to be bug bites. They are white and hard in the centre and then red and really itchy what could they be? How can I treat them? And how can I get them out of my house??
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red itchy hives all over the body which occurs when body give response to some external stimuli or some kind of allergen. Introduction of allergen to skin cause release of some chemical which make the skin to as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to to find out the trigger factor which is a complicated thing. But the prevention of hives is the best thing one can do. So try to avoid the trigger factor. Give cold compresses to reduce itchiness . Give cold compresses several times a day. Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe steroid therapy. Until then continue taking antihistamine drug benadryl.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red itchy hives all over the body which occurs when body give response to some external stimuli or some kind of allergen. Introduction of allergen to skin cause release of some chemical which make the skin to as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to to find out the trigger factor which is a complicated thing. But the prevention of hives is the best thing one can do. So try to avoid the trigger factor. Give cold compresses to reduce itchiness . Give cold compresses several times a day. Consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe steroid therapy. Until then continue taking antihistamine drug benadryl.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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