Welts Or Hives And Tetracyclines
Urticaria
Prevention
- Avoid exposure to substances that give you allergic reactions.
- Don't wear tight-fitting clothing and avoid hot baths or showers just after an episode of hives. These can both cause the hives to return.
References
Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009.
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