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Hives

Also indexed as:Angioedema, Urticaria
A rash that suddenly appears on your face or body may be your skin’s reaction to an allergen. How can you soothe the itching and heal your hives? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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A rash that suddenly appears on your face or body may be your skin’s reaction to an allergen. How can you soothe the itching and heal your hives? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Try an over-the-counter remedy

    Relieve itching and inflammation with over-the-counter anti-histamines, such as loratadine (Claritin, Alavert) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

  • Uncover your sensitivities

    Work with a knowledgeable health professional to find out what foods or additives may trigger episodes of hives

  • Address your stress

    With help from a health professional, learn stress-reduction techniques that may lower your risk for developing hives

  • Ask about medications prescribed to treat hives, including the anti-histamines hydroxyzine (Atarax), desloratidine (Clarinex), and cetirizine (Zyrtec), and the oral corticosteroids prednisone (Deltasone) and methylprednisolone (Medrol)

  • Get a check-up

    Visit your doctor to find out if your hives are the result of a treatable medical problem, or a reaction to medication

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The information presented by TraceGains is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024.