How can I make hives stop itching?

Question

My brother has what we think are hives They are really annoying him.He can't go to the doctors till tomorrow so I need ideas how to make them stop itching.It seems like they are going away a bit then coming back.I don't know what caused it either he has tried to take a hot and cold bath and itching cream.

Answer 1

you folks needa go to the ER

but if not you can use bynadril dont know if thats the correct spelling....

Answer 2

Panadol etc. in the correct dose will help and cold rather than hot packs.  Check his breathing, if it gets worse through the night ring an ambulance or get him to hospital, could be an allergic reaction.  Keep an eye on him.

Answer 3

Try using witch hazel. You can also try a cucumber compress--just peel a cucumber, then slice it up. Put the slices and ice cubes in a blender, blend it up, apply inside gauze to the area.

Answer 4

First you need to find out what the cause is.  

Take some Benedryle (sp) and use some hydrocortizone cream...it is is really bad and he had difficulty breathing then you go to the emergency room...

Not hot but cool compress might help too...but I always found the wetness aggravating it more....

I hope it's not too serious.  Good luck.

Answer 5

apply moisturizers or apply dermicool or some good cool talc

let it stay cool for sometime...

try to put some haldi (turmeric  powder)

Answer 6

benadryl was the only thing that helped me until I went to the doctor! :]

Answer 7

Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help relieve itching caused by hives, but won’t affect itching from other causes. Most antihistamines also make people sleepy, which can help patients sleep who would otherwise be awake from the itch. Specific treatment of itching depends on the underlying condition that causes it. In general, itchy skin should be treated very gently. While scratching may temporarily ease the itch, in the long run scratching just makes it worse. In addition, scratching can lead to an endless cycle of itch—scratch—more itching. To avoid the urge to scratch, a person can apply a cooling or soothing lotion or cold compress when the urge to scratch occurs. Soaps are often irritating to the skin, and can make an itch worse; they should be avoided, or used only when necessary.

Creams or ointments containing cortisone may help control the itch from insect bites, contact dermatitis or eczema. Cortisone cream should not be applied to the face unless a doctor prescribes it. Probably the most common cause of itching is dry skin. There are a number of simple things a person can do to ease the annoying itch:

• don’t wear tight clothes

• avoid synthetic fabrics

• don’t take long baths

• wash the area in lukewarm water with a little baking soda

• for generalized itching, take a lukewarm shower

• try a lukewarm oatmeal (or Aveeno) bath for generalized itching

• apply bath oil or lotion (without added colors or scents) right after bathing

Someone who itches all over should seek medical care. Because itching can be caused by such a wide variety of triggers, a complete physical exam and medical history will help diagnose the underlying problem. A variety of blood and stool tests may help determine the underlying cause.

Answer 8

Hydrocortisone cream.

It works wonders. Also, Benadryl.