Allergic Reactions
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
immunotherapy
specialist
Home Care
hives
itching
medications
rashes
swelling
warning signs
Prevention
food avoidance
avoiding corn
avoiding eggs
avoiding peanuts
avoiding soy
avoiding wheat
Underlying Cause
Types
Trusted Sites
Allergic Reactions Home Care: Hives
Home care for
hives
:
Avoid scratching: this can cause infection.
Take prescription medications as directed.
Apply 1%
hydrocortisone cream
to the area, such as
Cortizone 10
or
Cortaid
.
Try nonprescription antihistamines, such as
diphenhydramine
.
Use cold compresses to soothe the
itching
and
swelling
.
Wash your skin with a gentle soap.
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Allergic Reactions Home Care: Itching
Related Topics:
Allergic alveolitis
Allergic conjunctivitis
Allergic dermatitis
Allergic rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Angioedema
Aspirin allergy
Asthma
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Face swelling
Food allergies
Hives
Insect bite
Itching
Peanut allergy
Poison ivy
Rash
Sulfite allergy
Tongue swelling
Urticaria
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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