I'm experiencing these red, rashy patches on my skin that are super itchy. I've been taking cetirizine, and it seems to help for a couple of days, but then the rashes and intense itching come back after 2-3 days. What could be causing this cycle? Is there something else I should be doing?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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That could be URTICARIA identify the triggering factor and avoid it,visit Dermatologist for appropriate managemnet

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Answered 04/07/2025

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