hives

[hyon]

I have been diagnosed with chronic "autoimmune" hives for about two yrs.  Have had ups and downs.  I'm on a down right now but still get occasional durable hives.  Couple of weeks ago I got a hive on my eye lid and it never went away.  It's just a little bump.  It would itch occasionally.  Then couple of days ago I got another one just underneath it.  Very small, but it's still visible and it's itching like crazy.  My hives usually disappear in 2-24hrs, but this time it's still there.   Is this something different?  Will the bumps ever go away?

[furthers]

I also have chronic hives...  for last 5 months.. this week they blistered on my arm... normally , like you, they go away in 2-24 hours...

I am getting my poll-ups taken out... I think that this can be the cause of the hives and the recent asthmatic condition I have .  I am hoping for the best

how are you doing now 4 years later.. I notice you post was in 2008

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could take some oral antihistamine or antiallergic medications like loratadine or cetrizine and see if it helps with your symptoms. Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions to help soothe the itching.

Have you had allergic reactions in the past? Are you allergic to any specific substances?

You could read more about the condition at the following link -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urticaria

You would still need to consult your doctor about the associated symptoms you are having and to rule out any vitamin or mineral deficiency or bacterial or fungal infection or hormonal dysfunction and whether you need a course of antibiotics or other medications.

Let us know about how you are doing and post us about what your doctor advises.

Post us if you need any further information.

Regards.