I am wondering if there are any natural remedies to cure hives. I have never had them in my life until a month ago I was exposed to something that gave me an allergic reaction, and now I have something called Dermographism (hives) What is the best protocol for this? I am presently taking a 10 mg Zyrtec in the a.m. and benadryl in the p.m. if needed. But I don t want to live on antihistmanies forever. Do you think this could involve my immune system, and if so in what way?
Thanks for query on Chat Doctor. Hives is also called urticaria. It is usually indicating some allergic reaction. You have to be watchful for triggering factor. It might be due to exposure to certain chemical, irritant,perfumes, after some food, using anybody lotion, soap,after insect bite and even after excessive exposure to sunlight.It's often impossible to find out exactly why hives have formed. Apply cool compresses or wet cloths to the affected areas. Apply calamine, aloevera lotion for cool effector to work and sleep in a cool room, Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothes. Take anti-histaminic during episodes.