Suggest Treatment For Small Itchy Hives On Body

Posted on Sun, 25 Oct 2015

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Sun, 25 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doc,

I have got some small itchy hives (8-10), similar to the one from mosquito bites, on my feet. Similar to this got two on my hand as well. There are no I guess I have got some allergy. These are there for last week. Please advise if I could apply some cream on this.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Moisturizing creams can be applied

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
You can apply emollients and moisturizers like aloe vera lotion or calamine lotion topically.
You should also take some antiallergic like cetirizine tablet once daily for a few days.
Hope that helps.
Regards

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