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Urticaria

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Urticaria Home Care

Home care for urticaria includes:

Avoid scratching.
Take prescription medications as directed.
Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to the area:

Cortizone 10
Cortaid Maximum Strength

Try nonprescription antihistamines:

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl):
For children (1 to 6 years) give 6.25-12.5 mg diphenhydramine every four to six hours
For children (6-12 years) give 12.5-25 mg diphenhydramine every four to six hours
Adults may take 25 to 50 mg of diphenhydramine every four to six hours as needed

Use cold compresses to soothe the rash.
Apply moisturizers, such as Lubriderm or Eucerin cream, for itching.

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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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