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.

answered by D D on 11 Feb 2008, 3:00:06

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