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STBMrsMartin
Dedicated October 2019

16 days from wedding and allergic reaction all over body! 😫

STBMrsMartin, on September 26, 2019 at 5:45 PM Posted in Fitness and Health 0 9
Help!!! So we are 16 days out, and i have a rash and hives almost EVERYWHERE! I am super sensitive to detergents and certain soaps I also have Hidrasdenitia suppirativa which is painful in itself during PMS week especially ...well I usually use All Free and Clear and have for 20 years and the last one we purchased by mistake had “stain lifters” and is more concentrated! Needless to say my body didn’t react well. For a week I have itched and itched and welped up and it caused my HS to flare up worse than normal. I’m panicking which doesn’t help my stress or my HS! I need help! Anyone know of any creams besides hydrocortisone that can help clear up a rash quick and make itching stop! I don’t want welps or a rash at the wedding, nor do I want to scratch the whole time lol Doctor suggested calamine which I haven’t used in years! And I don’t want to go on steroids and feel like a bloated eating everything cow the week of my wedding!! Any suggestions!?

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Latest activity by Allie, on September 26, 2019 at 9:46 PM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    There's a lot of home remedies such as olive oil, apple cider vinegar

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  • STBMrsMartin
    Dedicated October 2019
    STBMrsMartin ·
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    I’ve been looking for some of those all over Pinterest! I will narrow my search! Thank you 🥰
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  • Destiny
    VIP May 2020
    Destiny ·
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    Maybe try an oatmeal Avenoe bath?
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  • yung_coconut
    Dedicated October 2019
    yung_coconut ·
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    I'm not a doctor, but I do get hives too from various soaps, detergents, cosmetics, lotions, touching literally anything... You should take an antihistamine, like Benadryl. It reduces the hives and relives the itching. If you can stay home for a day, I recommend it. Benadryl makes me so sleepy.

    Also take an oatmeal Aveeno bath or a bath with baking soda. Make sure the water is on the cooler side -- not cold, but you don't want it hot. After the bath, take a washrag and soak it in cold water and use it as a compress on the most hive-y parts of your skin.

    Wear loose, baggy cotton clothing. Try to keep as cool as possible. Calamine lotion helps with the itching.

    If you're still not clearing up in a few days, see a doctor. If you think you've used anything new (soaps, lotions, etc.) or eaten anything new in the past few days, stop using or eating that immediately until you can 100% identify the cause of the hives. It might be that new detergent, but if you used anything else new recently it could be that too.

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  • Krystina
    Just Said Yes October 2021
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    Hey I’m a dermatology resident. Do you have a local dermatologist you can see for an acute visit? There are MUCH stronger topical steroids that can be prescribed without the systemic side effects like weight gain
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  • M
    Dedicated October 2019
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    I agree with PP. I’ve had a reaction to a shampoo on my face and neck and ended up going to the doctor to get a stronger steroid which helped so much faster
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  • STBMrsMartin
    Dedicated October 2019
    STBMrsMartin ·
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    My dermatologist retired and I am looking for a new one. I have 3 other doctors that have helped with my HS but the dermatologists in my area are not familiar enough with it and all have said I have severe acne (yes true but it’s not regular or curable as of now) ...so i haven’t found a good new one yet familiar with my situation. I will call my primary and see if he is familiar with a steroid as you mentioned for this. Tonight I am going to do cool bath, calamine and Benadryl and see if it helps for now. I have anxiety so the itching could be getting worse bc of the itch stress itself huh?
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  • Kelly
    Super October 2019
    Kelly ·
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    I would go on steroids. They usually are over in 7 days & the puffiest days are the first 3. After which it will be gone & you won’t be worried.
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  • Allie
    Expert April 2019
    Allie ·
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    Calamine and a hefty dose of Benadryl.
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