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What Causes Intermittent Bouts Of Extreme Hives And Swollen Face Along With Peeling Of Skin On The Hands And Feet?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Jun 2023
Question: My brother has had intermittent bouts with extreme hives and swelling of face, now his hands and feet are peeling. What would cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Peeling could be due to resolving drug allergy or viral infection.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Peeling of hands and feet could be due to resolving drug allergy or due to resolving viral infection.

Ask him to apply a moisturizing cream and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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What Causes Intermittent Bouts Of Extreme Hives And Swollen Face Along With Peeling Of Skin On The Hands And Feet?

Brief Answer: Peeling could be due to resolving drug allergy or viral infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Peeling of hands and feet could be due to resolving drug allergy or due to resolving viral infection. Ask him to apply a moisturizing cream and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist