Home Remedies: Help with itchy hives - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jul 17, 2019 · The standard treatment for hives and angioedema is antihistamines, medications that reduce itching, swelling and other allergy symptoms. Anti-inflammatory drugs. For severe hives or angioedema, doctors may sometimes prescribe an oral corticosteroid drug — such as prednisone — to reduce swelling, redness and itching.
Home Remedies: Having chronic hives - Mayo Clinic News Network
Mar 24, 2017 · Hives, also known as urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh), are reddened, itchy welts that may be triggered by exposure to certain foods, medications or other substances. The welts vary in size and appear and fade repeatedly as the reaction runs its course. Chronic hives are a condition in which the welts last more than six weeks or recur over […]
Home Remedies: Stung by a bee - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 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 ...
Home Remedies: Dealing with dust mite allergies
May 29, 2019 · Trying to avoid exposure to dust mites is the best strategy for controlling dust mite allergy. But that's not always possible. While you can't completely eliminate dust mites from your home, you can significantly reduce them. Here's how: Use allergen-proof bed covers. Keep your mattress and pillows in dustproof or allergen-blocking covers. These covers, made of […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Expert advice for women with thinning hair
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What Are the Most Effective Treatments for Grover's Disease …
Jan 1, 2010 · Phototherapy involves exposing the skin to controlled amounts of natural sunlight or can include the use of artificial ultraviolet A (UVA) or ultraviolet B (UVB) light. Because exposure to light can sometimes intensify Grover's disease, light therapy should be directed by a dermatologist who has experience treating patients with Grover's disease.
Home Remedies: Helping a hoarse voice - Mayo Clinic News …
Dec 2, 2016 · You've likely had days when your voice sounds excessively husky, raspy or weak. You may have even lost your voice for a short time. Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are your vocal cords — two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage. Normally, […]
Mayo Clinic expert shares 5 early care tips for people with long …
Apr 7, 2022 · ROCHESTER, Minnesota — After visiting with hundreds of patients with long COVID, also known as post-COVID syndrome, Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., and his colleagues at Mayo Clinic have learned a lot about the early steps in recovery. That includes the realization that there are steps people can take on their own to start recovering. Here are […]
Home Remedies: Are natural remedies effective for depression?
Oct 11, 2017 · So-called natural remedies for depression aren't a replacement for medical diagnosis and treatment. However, for some people certain herbal and dietary supplements do seem to work well, but more studies are needed to determine which are most likely to help and what side effects they might cause. Here are some supplements that show promise: St. […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Chronic Hives Come and Go With No Clear …
Feb 16, 2016 · Hives (urticaria) are raised, red or white itchy welts on your skin. A sudden onset of hives (acute hives) usually has an identifiable cause or trigger — such as insect stings or bites, medications, certain foods, allergens, or infections. Acute hives go away within a few weeks and are usually effectively treated with antihistamines.