Home Remedies: Help with itchy hives - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBJul 17, 2019 · To relieve itching, sprinkle the bath water with baking soda, uncooked oatmeal or colloidal oatmeal — a finely ground oatmeal made for bathing (Aveeno, others). Wear loose, smooth-textured cotton clothing. Avoid wearing clothing that's rough, tight, scratchy or made from wool. This will help you avoid skin irritation.
Home Remedies: Having chronic hives - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBMar 24, 2017 · For many people, antihistamine and anti-itch medications provide relief from chronic hives. Chronic hives signs and symptoms include: Batches of red or white welts (wheals), usually on the face, trunk, arms or legs. Welts that vary in size, change shape, and appear and fade repeatedly as the reaction runs its course. Itching, which may be …
Relief from Persistent Itching and Scratching
WEBJul 24, 2013 · Treatments include: Medications: Oral antihistamines ease itching due to allergies or hives. Corticosteroids help with itching caused by skin inflammation. Wet dressings: Medicated cream is applied to the affected areas and covered by wet cotton cloths. This approach often is effective when other therapies fail.
Home Remedies: Stung by a bee - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBAug 4, 2017 · Skin reactions, including hives and itching and flushed or pale skin; Difficulty breathing; Swelling of the throat and tongue; A weak, rapid pulse; Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; Dizziness or fainting; Loss of consciousness; People who have a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting have a 30 to 60 percent chance of anaphylaxis the next time they ...
How do I remedy the painful eczema irritation?
WEBOct 17, 2018 · Rinse, pat dry and moisturize. Take a bleach bath no more than two or three times a week. Apply an anti-itch cream or calamine lotion to the affected area. A nonprescription hydrocortisone cream, containing at least 1 percent hydrocortisone, can temporarily relieve the itch. Apply it to the affected area before you moisturize.
Home Remedies: The pain of bee stings - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBJun 27, 2018 · These steps may help ease the swelling and itching often associated with large, local reactions: Remove the stinger as soon as you can. Wash the affected area with soap and water. Apply a cold compress. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, as needed. You might try ibuprofen, to help ease discomfort. If the sting is on an arm or leg, elevate it.
What Are the Most Effective Treatments for Grover’s Disease Itching?
WEBJan 1, 2010 · The rash from Grover's disease can be extraordinarily itchy. Treatments to decrease itching usually start with high-potency steroid creams, such as triamcinolone or clobetasol, along with antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax). If those medications don't provide enough relief, oral retinoid ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Chronic Hives Come and Go With No Clear …
WEBFeb 16, 2016 · The hives seem to come and go with no clear pattern — fading over the course of a day or two and then reappearing in a different location a few days later. Anyone can develop chronic hives, but they’re more common in middle-aged women. Chronic hives can go on for months and even years. They can interfere with sleep, work and other …
Home Remedies: Dealing with dust mite allergies
WEBMay 29, 2019 · Wash bedding weekly. Wash all sheets, blankets, pillowcases and bedcovers in hot water that is at least 130 F (54.4 C) to kill dust mites and remove allergens. If bedding can't be washed hot, put the items in the dryer for at least 15 minutes at a temperature above 130 F (54.4 C) to kill the mites. Then wash and dry the bedding …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Children with animal allergies can live ...
WEBOct 7, 2020 · In some people, skin symptoms may occur in the form of itchy skin, hives or eczema. To reduce the effects of a pet allergy, an important first step for your daughter is to encourage hand-washing after petting the dog to minimize allergen exposure to the eyes or nose. Another key component is to keep at least one place in your home dander-free.