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    Glossary Diphenhydramine

    antihistamine used to treat allergies and induce sleep

    Diphenhydramine, commonly known as Benadryl, is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever, and the common cold, such as rash, itching, watery eyes, and sneezing. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Additionally, it has sedative properties and is sometimes used as a sleep aid.

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      research Psychotropic Medications and the Skin

      8 citations , April 2015 in “Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine”
      This review discusses the complex relationship between psychotropic medications and the skin, focusing on cutaneous side effects, dermatologic uses, and psychiatric disorders with skin manifestations, but reports no new findings.

      research TREATMENT OF INFECTION OF EHRLICHIA SP. IN A MIX BREED DOG

      1 citations , January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal”
      In this case study, a 2-year-old mixed breed dog with ehrlichiosis was treated successfully with a combination of doxycycline, symptomatic therapies, and environmental measures to eradicate Rhipicephalus sanguineus ticks, resulting in improved symptoms and no further tick infestation.

      research TREATMENT OF MALASSEZIA DERMATITIS IN A DOMESTIC DOG

      March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana”
      In this case report, a 3-month-old puppy with Malassezia dermatitis showed substantial improvement and complete recovery from pruritus, skin lesions, and hair loss after four weeks of treatment with Sebazole® shampoo, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, and diphenhydramine.

      research EHRLICHIOSIS AND DEMODICOSIS IN BALI LOCAL DOG

      February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana”
      In this study, a dog diagnosed with both ehrlichiosis and demodicosis showed significant clinical improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of doxycycline, ivermectin, diphenhydramine, vitamin B complex, and sulfur soap baths, noticeable by the 14th and 28th days of therapy.
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      community Putting antihistamine cream on scalp to fight inflammation and itchy scalp?

       2 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical antihistamine creams, like diphenhydramine, are being considered for scalp inflammation and itchiness as an adjunct to standard hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The user is cautious about oral antihistamines due to potential side effects and is exploring topical options.
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