Antihistamines Benadryl and Claritin for Dermographism

by Anitta
(Los Angeles)

I have been experiencing these symptoms for several years, sometimes in agony, because the itching will not stop and no one has been able to help me not even the doctors that I have seen for this skin problem. Please, can you refer me to somewhere or to something that I can take to make this stop. I have been on Benadryl for five years now and sometimes Claritin and I am scared to conceive because I might pass it on to my children. Please Help!

There is no cure for dermographism. Most can manage the symptoms with antihistamines. Often you need to experiment with the help of a doctor to find which antihistamine or combination of antihistamines and what dosages work for you. My dermatologist never suggested staying on the antihistamine continously, but suggested 3 weeks on 3 weeks off. It really depends on each individual case. If you are looking for a discussion on alternatives, you can visit this page.