Got a rush/hives all over my legs. It has been 6 days now and the itch is horrible. MY PCM stated that it is a classic hive from allergy. If I touch/scratch it, the spots, they "grow" in size and redness. Now, I am using Triamcinolone Acetonide cream .1% but it helps only for 1-2 hours. How long it would take to feel a positive effect from it? What else can I use since I am on 2 kinds of antihistamines?
Hi there, Thank you for posting your question. I will do my best to help youth rash/hive may last up to 6 to 12 weeks depending on the severity. Short term Urticaria last up to few hrs to 24hrs and long term may go up to 12 weeks maximum for the symptoms to subside & lesions to heal. Antihistamines are the main modalities in treating but however if symptoms are trouble some, corticosteroids are also advised depending on the status which has to reviewed to prescribe corticosteroids. My suggestion is to revisit with your Dermatologist again and review as symptoms are trouble some. I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have any more questions please contact me again anytime Chat Doctor. 