Doctor explains hives and treatments from @wyndlyteam

Name: Doctor explains hives and treatments from @wyndlyteam
Uploaded: 2022-04-15T13:00:01.000Z
Duration: 27 s
Channel: wyndlyteam
Description: A doctor answers the question of how long allergic hives last by first explaining the biological cause involving histamine and blood vessels. He then specifies the potential duration, from hours to days, and recommends common over-the-counter antihistamine treatments, concluding with advice to see an allergist for severe cases.

A doctor answers the question of how long allergic hives last by first explaining the biological cause involving histamine and blood vessels. He then specifies the potential duration, from hours to days, and recommends common over-the-counter antihistamine treatments, concluding with advice to see an allergist for severe cases.

Creator: @wyndlyteam on TikTok

Transcript

How long do hives last from an allergic reaction? When your body is exposed to an allergy trigger, it releases a molecule called histamine. Histamine makes your blood vessels get better. And when this happens in your skin, it can actually cause swelling or what we call a hive. Depending on the allergy trigger, your hive can last an hour, it can last a day or even multiple days. The best over the counter treatments for hives are things like antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl. But

Topics: Health

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