Suggest Treatment For Hives On The Face And The Neck
Yes, I have recently been taking Prednisone to rid myself of a rash I received after getting into some poison sumac . The areas affected have since cleared . But I had to quit taking the Prednisone for which it has caused me to break out in hives on my face and neck . Is this a side effect of the steroid and how long before that clears ?
Hi. As per your case history you are having urticaria. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for 2 months. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion when lesions appear. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, hydroxyzine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Treatment For Hives On The Face And The Neck
Hi. As per your case history you are having urticaria. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid fast food and food with artificial colors for 2 months. 2. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion when lesions appear. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral steroid, hydroxyzine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.