Allergies and Hives?

My fiance is always getting allergies and he gets hives all over his body, and it is always itching. What is good for these hives and the itch...

cardogkitchen	medicine
pdp999	not to be mwean but nothing. i think he may be stressed so after the wedding he shouldbe fine
Terry	hydrocortisone 0.5% is the best topical treatment, but if he has severe allergies he may need to take an anti-Histamine daily (Loratidine for example) as well. He should be assessed by an allergist to see if he needs other forms of treatment. Severe allergies can easily become anaphylactic reactions, which are life threatening.
SwatDoc	Until he goes to see his Doctor, try Antihistamines..
I luv E's	Please have him take some Benadryl.....hives should go away. You do have to find out what he is allergic to. Since it is all over his body....it could be some food allergy. It could also be the detergent. My son is 1 year old and he is allergic to milk (not lactose intolerant) and fragrances. If he consumes milk or anything with milk, his whole body swells up and gets hives all over. He will also react the same way if somebody with perfume or a fragrance touches him. I would recommend keeping a food diary, and also washing everything in a fragrance free detergent. I use Purex white. There are more out there, but nothing else seems to work for my child. That is a plus because Purex is cheap. "All" clear did not work for him either. Hope this helps!
Student	Benadryl and he should see an allergist to see what he is allergic to so he Can try avoiding the allergen and/or take medications to control the effects.This is very dangerous because he can get his airway blocked and suffocate if it gets out of hand.he might have to be given a prescription for an Epinephrine Pen.
krisbigalk	He really should see a doctor, because if it is a food allergy, there is a chance he could go into anaphylactic shock--a potentially fatal reaction. He needs to be tested for the top eight allergens, including shellfish, fish, and peanut (which account for most deaths), and also dairy, Soy, wheat, and tree nuts. For now, have him keep a list of all the foods he eats and when he eats them. Hives usually show up within minutes, or up to an hour, after eating a food. Hives are a pretty serious allergic reaction, and he needs to have a doctor tell him how to figure out how to either avoid the allergen or get on some medication to make the hives stop happening. If you, try a public health clinic. This isn't something you want to blow off. Until you get to the doctor, try oral Benadryl, and DON'T double up with the skin Benadryl and the oral. You can also try Aveeno Oatmeal Baths (actually, buy the Walgreen's brand which is a lot cheaper), which really soothe away the hives.