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  5. I have been experiencing skin hives every day for more than two months. My doctor said it may be due to a food allergy, but the hives appear even when I have not eaten anything. My blood tests, including serum IgE, are normal. I am currently taking Allerone-M to control the symptoms. What could be causing this, and what can I do to treat this condition?

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I have been experiencing skin hives every day for more than two months. My doctor said it may be due to a food allergy, but the hives appear even when I have not eaten anything. My blood tests, including serum IgE, are normal. I am currently taking Allerone-M to control the symptoms. What could be causing this, and what can I do to treat this condition?

Asked by Male, 35 · 22 days ago

Hives that last for more than six weeks are called chronic urticaria and may not always be caused by food allergies, even if allergy tests are normal. Continue taking your prescribed antiallergic medication and try to avoid possible triggers such as stress, heat, infections, or certain medicines like painkillers. If your hives persist, consult a dermatologist or an allergy specialist for further evaluation and possible adjustment of treatment.
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Allerone-M (Levocetirizine 2.5 mg) is an antihistamine medicine that helps reduce allergic symptoms like hives by blocking the effects of histamine, a chemical involved in allergic reactions.

🩺 Possible Causes of Chronic Hives Despite Normal IgE

Chronic hives lasting over two months with normal serum IgE and no clear allergen may be due to chronic spontaneous urticaria, which can occur without an obvious trigger. Other possibilities include non-allergic triggers such as stress, infections, or autoimmune causes where the immune system mistakenly attacks the skin.

🩺 Next Steps for Diagnosis and Management

It is important to consult a dermatologist or allergist for further evaluation. They may recommend additional tests or skin biopsies to identify underlying causes and adjust treatment accordingly.

💊 Treatment Options Beyond Antihistamines

If standard doses of antihistamines like Allerone-M are insufficient, your doctor might increase the dose or add other medications such as leukotriene receptor antagonists or biologics like omalizumab. Lifestyle changes to avoid known triggers and stress management can also help.

⚠️ When to Seek Urgent Care

Seek immediate medical attention if hives are accompanied by difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or other signs of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

Please continue working closely with your dermatologist or allergist to optimize your treatment plan.To narrow down potential causes, we will need some more information.I understand that you have been experiencing skin hives every day for more than two months despite having normal blood tests. To better assist you, could you please share your age and gender?

Answered 22 days ago

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