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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 SCABIOSIS BY SARCOPTES SCABIEI AND NOTOEDRES CATI IN DOMESTIC CATS

      April 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal”
      In this study, researchers describe the causes and treatment of scabiosis in cats, identifying mites Sarcoptes scabiei and Notoedres cati as the culprits and detailing a therapeutic regimen including ivermectin, diphenhydramine, nutritional supplements, and sulfur shampoo that resulted in improved symptoms and hair regrowth.

      research DEMODICOSIS WITH TICKS INFESTATION AND BABESIOSIS IN A MIXED DOG

      November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan”
      In a case study, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu with both demodicosis and babesiosis showed improvement after treatment, which included medications like ivermectin and supportive care such as specialized shampoos and environmental spraying, evaluated up to the 21st day.

      research SULFUR TREATMENT FOR SCABIOSIS IN LOCAL PUPPY

      July 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan”
      In this case report, a 2-month-old dog with scabies showed improvement in skin condition and reduced mite presence 24 days after treatment with simparica, sulfur-based soap, and various topical and oral therapies.

      research Nocturnal eczema: Review of sleep and circadian rhythms in children with atopic dermatitis and future research directions

      115 citations , November 2015 in “ˆThe ‰journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/˜The œjournal of allergy and clinical immunology”
      This review discusses the impact of sleep cycles and circadian rhythms on nighttime exacerbation of atopic dermatitis in children and presents potential treatment options for related sleep disturbances, but reports no new clinical results.