How Do You Make Hives Go Away? A Review By Doctors

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Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos

Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil

First, it’s critical to identify any possible cause of hives and get away from it. In general, hives will cure on its own before 24h from onset. Antihistamines are the first choice whenever exists significant symptoms. Corticosteroids can also be an additional option.

Expert opinion from Ipsa Arora

MD (Internal Medicine) · 5 years of experience · USA

In order to make hives go away effectively, you need to: avoid possible triggers, use an OTC anti-itching drug, avoid the sun, apply cold washcloth, take a cool bath and put on a loose & smooth-textured cotton clothing.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

To minimize the effect of hives, instant cooling is preferred. Take bath immediately, cool down the affected area with cool clothes, ice, avoid sun exposure, use loose clothes and also use anti-itch drugs.

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