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Itchy Rash On Arms, Hands, Inner Thighs, Lips. History Of Breathing Problems, Gland Swelling

I have a rash on both arms, hands, inner thighs and lips. It is very itchy and pimply. I know it's an allergic reaction, but I have never had such a severe outward reaction. Typically, my reactions are only what I come into contact with, but this reaction is getting worse. In the past severe my reactions turn into breathing problems or gland swelling, but this one is different. I'm afraid.
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Hi. seems you have Acute urticaria/hives along with Angioedema(breathing difficulty). I would advice that you consult a dermatologist. He might put you on one of the antiallergic medications like cetrizine, loratidine or fexofenadine etc. In case of a severe episode you might need to be administered intravenous steroids to overcome that episode.

I would advice you wear a batch which mentions that you can develop breathing difficulty and also mentions the medicine which needs to be given at the time of such an emergency, so that the medicine can be given timely at the nearest hospital. Your treating doctor will tell you more about this.


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Itchy Rash On Arms, Hands, Inner Thighs, Lips. History Of Breathing Problems, Gland Swelling

Hi. seems you have Acute urticaria/hives along with Angioedema(breathing difficulty). I would advice that you consult a dermatologist. He might put you on one of the antiallergic medications like cetrizine, loratidine or fexofenadine etc. In case of a severe episode you might need to be administered intravenous steroids to overcome that episode. I would advice you wear a batch which mentions that you can develop breathing difficulty and also mentions the medicine which needs to be given at the time of such an emergency, so that the medicine can be given timely at the nearest hospital. Your treating doctor will tell you more about this. take care