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What Can Be The Treatment For Skin Rash?

I have had a skin rash, hives for several weeks the doctor prescribedprednisone for 10 days and it went away, two days after I stopped it all came back now he has prescribed cetirizine yesterday and after 2 pills, I have absolutely no relief from itching, is this normal, how fast should it work?
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello there,
If the rash has come back after 10 days of prednisolone then its important to know if its something else.
Tinea/ fungal infection can also mimic hives.
For your itching you can try Tab Bepotastine, which is better than cetrizine.
I suggest you revisit your doctor for a thorough evaluation and treatment.
Hope that helps!
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What Can Be The Treatment For Skin Rash?

Hello there, If the rash has come back after 10 days of prednisolone then its important to know if its something else. Tinea/ fungal infection can also mimic hives. For your itching you can try Tab Bepotastine, which is better than cetrizine. I suggest you revisit your doctor for a thorough evaluation and treatment. Hope that helps!