It sounds like you are experiencing hives, medically known as urticaria. When you scratch, it releases more histamine, causing the rash to expand?a common reaction called dermatographism. The quick relief you get from antihistamines also points to this. Hives can certainly be triggered by food allergies, infections, or stress. However, a mineral deficiency is a very unlikely cause for this type of rapid, reactive rash. I suggest keeping a food diary to track potential triggers and speaking with a doctor or allergist for a personalized evaluation.

Itching on your father's palms and soles without a rash, especially worsening after bathing, can be related to dry skin, diabetic nerve changes (neuropathy), or underlying liver or kidney function. Hot water strips the skin's natural oils, which can trigger this worsening. While he is taking Avil (pheniramine), it may only provide temporary relief without addressing the root cause. For comfort, have him bathe in lukewarm water and apply a thick, fragrance-free moisturizer immediately after. Please consult his doctor to check his blood sugar levels, kidney, and liver function through simple blood tests to find the exact cause and ensure his safety.

Yes, Avil 25 Tablet can be taken for rashes that appear after eating street food, as it is an antihistamine that helps reduce allergic reactions such as itching, redness, and skin rashes; however, it may cause drowsiness, so caution is needed if you have to drive or work, and if the reaction is severe with swelling of lips or tongue, difficulty in breathing, or dizziness, you should seek emergency medical care instead of relying only on Avil.

It is indeed possible to suddenly develop an allergy to foods like chickpeas and lablab beans, even if you have eaten them safely before. Since the rash is spreading and pheniramine (Avil) has not provided relief, this could be a more significant systemic allergic reaction or another skin condition. Please visit a doctor or dermatologist soon to get an accurate diagnosis and stronger treatment. Importantly, if you develop any difficulty breathing, swelling of your face or throat, or dizziness, please seek emergency medical care immediately.

While pheniramine helps, using it daily can cause drowsiness and other side effects. For daily morning sneezing and runny nose, doctors often recommend safer long-term alternatives. These include daily non-drowsy oral antihistamines like cetirizine or loratadine, or prescription nasal corticosteroid sprays such as fluticasone, which target inflammation directly at the source with very few side effects. I highly recommend consulting an allergist or your primary doctor. They can help identify your specific triggers and safely transition you to a more sustainable, comfortable treatment plan.

It sounds like you are experiencing an allergic reaction, possibly triggered by something in the hotel food. While Avil (pheniramine) provides temporary relief, the allergen may still be affecting your system, or you might be encountering ongoing triggers. I gently recommend consulting a doctor or allergist who can help identify the exact cause through allergy testing and prescribe a safe, daily non-drowsy antihistamine. Please seek immediate medical care if you ever experience any difficulty breathing, swallowing, or swelling of your lips and throat.