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Suggest Alternative Medicine For Skin Rash
Its been almost 2 weeks now..i have been getting these skin rashes on different parts of the body now and then...it burns for a while then it disappears...it appears as tiny bumpy spots ...i have been taking medications(Allegra tabs)since last 2 days.. but its not helping...should i go for blood tests??
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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you are suffering from acute urticaria.
Acute urticaria is a condition where an itchy rash suddenly develops. The rash may be triggered by an allergy, or by another factor such as heat or exercise. In most cases the rash lasts 24-48 hours and is not serious.
The rash usually appears suddenly and can affect any area of skin. Small raised areas called weals (or wheals) develop on the skin.
Food allergies such as allergies to nuts, strawberries, citrus fruit, egg, food additives, spices, chocolate, or shellfish can cause urticaria.
sometimes viral infection or contact with allergens can cause it.
Calamine lotion or menthol 1% in aqueous cream can help with itching. you can increase the dose of allegra 180mg upto 4 times to control itching.
hope this will help you.
regards
you are suffering from acute urticaria.
Acute urticaria is a condition where an itchy rash suddenly develops. The rash may be triggered by an allergy, or by another factor such as heat or exercise. In most cases the rash lasts 24-48 hours and is not serious.
The rash usually appears suddenly and can affect any area of skin. Small raised areas called weals (or wheals) develop on the skin.
Food allergies such as allergies to nuts, strawberries, citrus fruit, egg, food additives, spices, chocolate, or shellfish can cause urticaria.
sometimes viral infection or contact with allergens can cause it.
Calamine lotion or menthol 1% in aqueous cream can help with itching. you can increase the dose of allegra 180mg upto 4 times to control itching.
hope this will help you.
regards
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