Understanding and Managing Facial Hives Associated with Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a liver disease spread by contact with Hepatitis-infected blood, sexual contact or from a mother to an unborn baby. Most people infected with Hepatitis C never show symptoms but some can include weight loss, fever, tiredness, dark urine, yellow discoloration of the eyes and skin (jaundice), loss of appetite, abdomen pain and nausea. Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver disease, Cirrhosis, liver cancer and in some cases may result in a liver transplant.

Hives from Hepatitis C are usually a side effect of the drugs that are used to treat the virus; Interferon and Ribavirin, which are typically prescribed and used in tandem.

Facial hives from Hepatitis C can be treated with a few easy steps.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizing soap
• Skin lotion
• Humidifier
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Oral medication

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash your face with a moisturizing soap.

• 2

  Try skin lotions that are not too harsh and won't irritate the skin any further.

• 3

  A humidifier may help with dry and itchy skin and relieve the discomfort from the hives.

• 4

  Talk to your doctor about possible treatment options. He may recommend a hydrocortisone cream.

• 5

  If the hydrocortisone cream doesn't work, your doctor may prescribe an oral medication.