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Can Benadryl be successfully used to help with the itching and scratching caused by hot spots?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, absolutely. Benedryl is safe for dogs.
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What type of illness can antihistamine treat?
Antihistamines (diphenhydramine or Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives but won't affect itching from other causes.
What are symptoms of lice infestation?
The symptoms of lice infestations vary somewhat according to body location, although all are characterized by intense itching, usually with injury to the skin caused by scratching or scraping.
What are skin lesions caused by scratching?
excoriation
What can you take with Fexofenadine to stop the itch?
It is not recommended that you combine any drugs with Fexofenadine without first getting consent from your doctor. The best over the counter medicine for itching is Benadryl but it can also cause extreme drowsiness. The itching that you're feeling could be caused from an allergic reaction that you are having from the Fexofenadine. Consult your doctor.
Why do we feel compelled to scratch bug bites if it's bad to do?
Scratching can remove insects from your skin while they are biting, or even before they bite, which could be useful. Scratching can remove irritants of various sorts, although we also sometimes scratch when there is no irritant that we can remove. Itching is caused by various things, and the scratching response is sometimes useful and sometimes useless or actually harmful to some degree. Our biological design is not 100% efficient.
What are the Small growths on top of hand?
It could be anything really. I would recommend speaking with your doctor or dermatologist if they concern you, especially if they are painful or begin to spread. They could be Pompholyx or Lichen Simplex Chronicus.Pompholyx is a type of eczema that affects the hands and sometimes feet. The first symptoms you may notice would be tiny blisters deep in the skin of your palm, fingers, instep or toes. The blisters may cause itching or have a burning feeling. The cause is unknown, but some doctors believe it could be caused by abnormal sweating.Lichen Simplex Chronicus is an itchy skin condition caused by thickened skin at the areas of skin injured by repeated scratching and rubbing. It begins by your skin itching. The itching then leads to scratching or rubbing, which causes the thickening of the skin. The thickened skin is also itchy, which causes more scratching and even more skin thickening. This cycle will continue unless treated.
Why does the pinworm cause itching?
Significant itching in the anal region is caused by the movement of the adult worm as the eggs are deposited
Is hydrocortisone or benadryl cream better for itching?
Uses of hydrocortisone cream and benadryl cream overlap, so it might be a case of which works better for you.Hydrocortisone is used without a prescription for the temporary relief of (1) minor skin irritations, itching, and rashes caused by eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and jewelry; (2) itchy anal and rectal areas; and (3) itching and irritation of the scalp. It is also used to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores.Benadryl cream, Diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine used to relieve the itching of insect bites, sunburns, bee stings, poison ivy, poison oak, and minor skin irritation.Caution on using benadryl on poison ivy and poison oak: According to a New York Times article, you should not apply products containing a topical antihistamine, like Benadryl, because it can cause a sensitivity reaction that makes matters worse.See Related Links for more information.
Why itching is caused in drug induced LIVER diseases?
The itching is caused by the excretion of toxins from the body.
Why is body itching caused?
Miskito bites and Poison Ivy.
Can you take Benadryl with oxycodone?
Yes you can take them together, however Beandyl {diphenhydramine hydrochloride} can and usually will potentiate the opiates. That is to say will make Vicodins effects more pronounced, but as a side benefit it will help relieve the itching that Vicodin and other opiates can cause.If you don't mind the sleepiness the Benadryl will most likely cause and are careful not to drive, fall down or otherwise harm yourself because you are more messed up than with the Vicodin alone you can take them both. Improved Answer Actually, antihistaminics don't make opiates more powerful... there is NO action on pain receptor. The only "additive" effect might be on the drowsiness caused by both drugs. If you have itching from Vicodin, you'll get more benefit by switching to another opiate. Benadryl will only relieve in part the itching, and causing more drowsiness.
Are scars or skin injuries caused by scratching a symptom of chronic cholestasis?
Yes
