Medications

Topical corticosteroid creams (prescription strength) – These reduce the immune response and relieve inflammatory symptoms.
Oral corticosteroid medication (such as prednisone) – These have effects similar to those of the creams but are needed for a more severe or widespread reaction. A course of steroids can run from three days to as long as four weeks.
Oral antihistamines – For itching. The main advantage of the prescription antihistamines is that they do not make you sleepy, allowing you to carry on your normal activities.
Antibiotics – These are needed only if the skin becomes infected after the initial rash.

Allergy journal


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