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What Causes Itchy Rashes And Hives?

Every 3-4 days, a raised, itchy rash will appear somewhere on my 12 year-old s body. Never in the same place. First it was on buttocks, then hands, forearms another day, shins a few days later. Yesterday it appeared on his wrists, knees and cheeks. It is alleviated in a matter of minutes after administering separate dosages of prednisolone, Zyrtec and Zantac. The hives first appeared May 10 after a day spent in the woods with friends. He may have rubbed a Bounce dryer sheet on his body to deter insects. But the rash will not completely go away and we are almost out of the prescription. Any thoughts?
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,

The ideal management of hives is to find the cause for the hives. Hives (urticaria) is usually caused by food, drug or environmental changes.

Antihistamine and steroid can give a temporary relief. The ideal treatment is to avoid yourself from the causative agent. I request you to consult your Dermatologist who will help you in managing the condition.

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

Regards,
Dr. Siva Subramanian,
Dermatologist
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What Causes Itchy Rashes And Hives?

Hi, The ideal management of hives is to find the cause for the hives. Hives (urticaria) is usually caused by food, drug or environmental changes. Antihistamine and steroid can give a temporary relief. The ideal treatment is to avoid yourself from the causative agent. I request you to consult your Dermatologist who will help you in managing the condition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siva Subramanian, Dermatologist