Hives form from firmly stroking or scratching the skin. These hives may be very itchy. The ideal treatment for hives is to determine cause and then eliminate it. Unfortunately, this is not always an easy task. While investigating the cause of hives, or when a cause cannot be found, antihistamines are usually prescribed by your dermatologist to provide some relief.
Antihistamines work best if taken on a regular schedule to prevent hives from forming.
Antihistamines have previously been prescribed to take at night. The advantage of these new antihistamines is that they can be taken during the day without causing drowsiness.