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What Causes Itchy Hives On Lower Legs, Ankles And Elbow?
Starting getting itchy hives out of no where. around ankles, lower legs, between arm upper shoulder down to elbow. I have changed detergent no results. eating health always have been. do not smoke. They went away for about 2 days without itching and the redness went.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query and as per your query you have itchy hives on lower legs, ankles and elbow . There are some factors like our environment , heat , cold , pressure and sun exposure ,which can act as trigger factor . Insect bite , pollen and some plants can also cause hives . The most important thing is to find the trigger factor . I would suggest you to give cold compresses to hives several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl. If symptoms still persist the consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor . Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query and as per your query you have itchy hives on lower legs, ankles and elbow . There are some factors like our environment , heat , cold , pressure and sun exposure ,which can act as trigger factor . Insect bite , pollen and some plants can also cause hives . The most important thing is to find the trigger factor . I would suggest you to give cold compresses to hives several times a day to prevent from swelling and itching and take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl. If symptoms still persist the consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may perform skin test and challenge to find out the trigger factor . Doctor may prescribe other steroid cream, anti inflammatory drug or drugs that can suppress immune system .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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