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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Breakout Of Hives On Body With A Strong Body Odor
My husband has been breaking out in hives, various parts of his body for 6 or 7 years. Has a body order . We have been to dermatologist & allergist and did blood work. The only thing that has helped has been anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed at times for his back. Desperate for direction
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
Hello,
There are number of reasons for these hives mainly includes Allergic reactions, chemicals in certain foods, insect stings, sunlight exposure, or medications can all cause histamine release. It's often impossible to find out exactly why hives have formed. You can have allergen skin prick test for the causative allergen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
There are number of reasons for these hives mainly includes Allergic reactions, chemicals in certain foods, insect stings, sunlight exposure, or medications can all cause histamine release. It's often impossible to find out exactly why hives have formed. You can have allergen skin prick test for the causative allergen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
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