hi doc. i have an allergy for three weeks now.. redness of skin and so ithcy.. the dermatologies prescribed me cetirizine, another is iterax and ointment but no effect.. i tried celestamine and it lessen the itchines. is it proper for me to take celestamin tables with out prescription from the doctor? I am 46 years old
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, The history and symptoms are suggestive of some allergic manifestation. The allergens like dust, food, pollen and mites will stimulate the mast cells to release histamine which is the marker of allergy and produces these weird symptoms of generalized hives. As your doctor has prescribed the antihistamines and the steroid which helps to control the symptoms but prolong use of celesta min should be discouraged as it has its own side effects. I would suggest you to identify the allergen causing these symptoms by undergoing skin prick test (SPT) and avoid exposing to these allergens. Otherwise, you can prefer immunotherapy either with subcutaneous immunotherapy (SUIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Thank you.