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What Causes Whole Body Itching While On Benadryl?

My skin itches over my whole body. Not all the time but at certain times during the day. Even the palms of my hands. I take a Benadryl and get some relief. Additionally I have red blotches on my face and scrap that itch constantly. Seems to be affected by The suns UV rays, seem to make it worse. I take hydrocortizone ointment but no longer seems to be effective. Can you point me in the right direction from what I have shared?r
Fri, 18 Aug 2017
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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. Don't take any medication without consulting a doctor as it may worsen the condition.
3. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily.
4. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days.
5. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Whole Body Itching While On Benadryl?

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. Don t take any medication without consulting a doctor as it may worsen the condition. 3. Apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on affected region twice daily. 4. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 5. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.