Highlights
- Reduces itching within 1 day
- Works both day and night
- Decreases area of affected skin
- Very mild, similar to placebo
When combined with topical corticosteroids, fexofenadine significantly reduces itching (pruritus) in people with atopic dermatitis. The improvement in itching can be noticed after just 1 day of treatment.
| Study Summary | Study Type | Studied Population | Results |
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Adding fexofenadine (an antihistamine) to topical hydrocortisone helped reduce itching in patients with atopic dermatitis more effectively than hydrocortisone alone. The improvement in itching was seen after just 1 day of treatment and continued throughout the study week.
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Clinical Trial |
Total Patients: 400
Severity: not available Age: 16+
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Fexofenadine significantly reduced itching compared to placebo, with improvements seen after 1 day and maintained throughout the week |
Adding fexofenadine (an antihistamine) to topical hydrocortisone helped reduce itching in patients with atopic dermatitis more effectively than hydrocortisone alone. The improvement in itching was seen after just 1 day of treatment and continued throughout the study week.
Addition of fexofenadine to a topical corticosteroid reduces the pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis in a 1-week randomized, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group studyFexofenadine helps reduce itching both during the day and at night, and can decrease the area of skin affected by itching.
| Study Summary | Study Type | Studied Population | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
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Adding fexofenadine (an antihistamine) to topical hydrocortisone helped reduce itching in patients with atopic dermatitis more effectively than hydrocortisone alone. The improvement in itching was seen after just 1 day of treatment and continued throughout the study week.
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Clinical Trial |
Total Patients: 400
Severity: not available Age: 16+
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Fexofenadine significantly reduced itching compared to placebo, with improvements seen after 1 day and maintained throughout the week |
Adding fexofenadine (an antihistamine) to topical hydrocortisone helped reduce itching in patients with atopic dermatitis more effectively than hydrocortisone alone. The improvement in itching was seen after just 1 day of treatment and continued throughout the study week.
Addition of fexofenadine to a topical corticosteroid reduces the pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis in a 1-week randomized, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group studyFexofenadine is generally safe to use, with side effects similar to those experienced by people taking a placebo (sugar pill).
| Study Summary | Study Type | Studied Population | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
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đź“„
Adding fexofenadine (an antihistamine) to topical hydrocortisone helped reduce itching in patients with atopic dermatitis more effectively than hydrocortisone alone. The improvement in itching was seen after just 1 day of treatment and continued throughout the study week.
|
Clinical Trial |
Total Patients: 400
Severity: not available Age: 16+
|
Fexofenadine significantly reduced itching compared to placebo, with improvements seen after 1 day and maintained throughout the week |
Adding fexofenadine (an antihistamine) to topical hydrocortisone helped reduce itching in patients with atopic dermatitis more effectively than hydrocortisone alone. The improvement in itching was seen after just 1 day of treatment and continued throughout the study week.
Addition of fexofenadine to a topical corticosteroid reduces the pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis in a 1-week randomized, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group studyIs Allegra Right For Me?
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You are 12 years or older
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You have itching due to hives
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You need relief from allergic symptoms
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Enjoy 24/7/365 access to your dedicated care team.
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I have recently started taking fexofenadine antihistamines and quercetin supplements, alongside using natural moisturisers (think Shea butter, coconut oil ect ect.) [...] this is the first time in 20 months I haven't felt constantly miserable about my skin.
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