How are hives treated?
Patient: HELLO, I HAVE BEEN BREAKING OUT WITH HIVES FOR 8 YRS. EVERY DAY I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU OR DR LOCATE IN DALLAS, TX. THIS PAST WEEK MY HIVES IS OUT OF CONTROL. I GET HIVES ALL OVER MY BODY EVERY DAY. I HAVE BEEN TAKE PREDNISONE EVERY OTHER DAY. I NEED SOME HELP, SOON AS POSSBILE. Doctor: Hi,Hives on the body seems to be most probably due to allergic reaction.I would suggest you to consult an Allergist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like allergic tests like Patch test, RAST test, food challenge test etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..The tests will help in ruling out the exact cause of the allergen and once you know the cause of the allergic reaction you can avoid exposure to it to prevent allergy attack..The allergist can advise to oral anti allergics as well as injectable steroids for relief..As of now you can take anti-allergics like Levocetrizine, Allegra to control the itching and swelling..Do cool compresses..Application of calamine lotion can help in soothing the skin..You can also be instilled an Immunotherapy that will help in reducing the severity and frequency of allergic attack..Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.