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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Body?

Am on 4 medications but the one I am concerned about is the Amlodipine Besylate Norvasc. I had a Rash and hives and redness, itchy. The Dr put me on four medication because of this but coming off the one I mentioned I am starting to break out in hives, redness and swelling . The Dr. before told I was allergic bee honey, but have stayed away from. Any suggestions
Mon, 13 Nov 2017
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Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Try calamine lotion
-For severe itching from contact dermatitis, apply hydrocortisone cream 4 times a day until the itch is gone.
-Try an oral antihistamine to help the scratch-itch cycle.
-After a rash has developed, leave it alone as much as possible. Use soap and water sparingly. Leave the rash exposed to the air whenever possible.
Do not scratch the rash.
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!
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What Causes Itchy Rashes On The Body?

Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Try calamine lotion -For severe itching from contact dermatitis, apply hydrocortisone cream 4 times a day until the itch is gone. -Try an oral antihistamine to help the scratch-itch cycle. -After a rash has developed, leave it alone as much as possible. Use soap and water sparingly. Leave the rash exposed to the air whenever possible. Do not scratch the rash. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!