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Suggest A Remedy For Hives

my 41 year old son has been breaking out with hives for the past 6 weeks, he has gone on a gluten and wheat free diet which has not helped! he is lactose intolerant. tonight his lips were also badly swollehe has been taking Benadryl but it does not give him much relief.
Fri, 1 Feb 2019
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tablet once a day for a few days. In addition, I suggest you apply a soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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Suggest A Remedy For Hives

Hello, I suggest you take an oral antihistamine e.g Cetirizine tablet once a day for a few days. In addition, I suggest you apply a soothing lotion e.g Calamine lotion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist