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Hives treatment
do all facial hives have clear blistered tops, what can one do ?
(15 Jan 2008)
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Natural treatment for hives
- Crush some ice cubes and compress it on the affected area 2 times a day.
- Apply calamine lotion once on the face before going to bed at night everyday for about 10 days and you will find relief.
- Dab some milk of magnesia lotion on your face regularly.
- Prepare peppermint, catnip, passionflower, chamomile or valerian herbal tea twice a day to soothe the skin as well as the nerves.
- In 1 cup of water, add ½ tsp of cornstarch powder and ½ tsp of baking soda and make a uniform solution and wash your face with it once a day.
- Apply Aloe Vera gel to the face twice a day.
You can also wash with its juice or rub your face with the pulpy side of the leaf. - Make nettle tea by boiling 2 tsp of its powdered form in water. You can add honey or lemon to it for taste.
- Consume vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc or cayenne pepper capsules for speeding up the healing process.
- Check which foods are causing the allergy and exclude it from your diet for sometime.
- Wash your hands and wipe your face frequently and avoid touching it with your nails as it may aggravate the condition.
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answered by D D on 11 Feb 2008, 3:00:06
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