Additionally, hives can be long-term orchronic, coming and going for months or even years.
Histamine is a chemical in the body that leads to hives.
Antihistamines block the histamine to treat the reaction.
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This nonprescription medication is also available in pill or liquid forms to be taken by mouth.
The topical form has been approved to treat acne.
Side Effects
The side effects of topical treatments for hives depend on the medication.
However, topical treatments are not always enough.
At times, multiple medications (topical and other) are used together.
Precautions
Topical treatments for hives are not always a good idea.
Corticosteroids need to be measured and applied in safe amounts.
In some cases, this may not be enough to control the symptoms.
Topical treatments such as antihistamines and corticosteroids can help.
Lifestyle and behavioral changes can help as well.
Oral medications are available for more severe cases if other options are not effective enough.
Reach out to a healthcare professional such as a primary care practitioner for support.
Urticaria is treatable with topical creams and medications, home remedies, and oral medications.
Antihistamines such as Benadryl are often tried first.
Topical creams have doses just like any other bang out of medication.
The side effects of using topical creams to treat hives depend on the jot down of medication.
Some possibilities include an increase in symptoms, skin irritation, and burning of the eyes or open skin.
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