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How To Treat Body Hives?
I had hives all over on Friday. Went to the doctor and was prescribed prednisone and benedryl. The hives are not as bad but from the waist down they have been coming and going. Especially when I sit or when it has been over 6 hours of benedryl. How long should they last?
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Hi,
The duration of treatment depends on the symptoms. Since the symptoms came down by another 1-2 days of same treatment the symptoms will come down. It also depends on exposure to the allergen.
Avoid the allergen. Wear sun dried cotton clothes and inner wears. Use of calamine lotion for topical application . This will help you.
wish you faster recovery.
Regards
The duration of treatment depends on the symptoms. Since the symptoms came down by another 1-2 days of same treatment the symptoms will come down. It also depends on exposure to the allergen.
Avoid the allergen. Wear sun dried cotton clothes and inner wears. Use of calamine lotion for topical application . This will help you.
wish you faster recovery.
Regards
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