Urticaria | Hives – Symptom, Treatment and Causes

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Skin Specialist in Himachal Pradesh

What is Hives/Urticaria/wheals ?

Hives are also known as Urticaria in medical terminology. It is characterized by an outbreak of pale red bumps and swollen wheals (plaques) on the skin. It is the body’s reaction against certain allergies for unknown reason.Hives can appear on any area of the body; they may change shape, move around, disappear and reappear over short periods of time.
1. Hives is medically known as Urticaria, these are red, itchy, raised welts on the skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes.
2. Hives are very common, and their cause is often elusive.
3. Hives can change size rapidly and move around, Ordinary hives flare up suddenly.
4. This can be produced by direct physical stimulation by environmental forces like heat, cold, and sunlight.
5. Hives typically are not associated with long-term or serious complications. Until it’s been treat by a dermatologist.
6. Hives is a reaction of the body’s immune system that causes areas of the skin to swell, itch.

An Experienced Dermatologist should be called when hives do not spontaneously clear within a day of their appearance or when they include swelling of the throat. If the reactions are severe, as in anaphylactic reaction or shock, immediate medical care is needed.Once a person experiences this type of allergy immediately consult our Skin Specialist in Himachal Pradesh – Dr. Sahil Mrigpuri (M. D P.G.I Chandigarh ) he will observe the affects upon the skin condition & prevent complete medical care according to your skin type. 

Hives Causes:–

Hives (Urticaria) is a rash on your body. Although hives are often associated with allergic reactions, they can also be triggered by:–

▪ Some food (especially peanuts, eggs, nuts and shellfish)
▪ Medications, such as antibiotics (especially pain relief tablets)
▪ Insect stings or bites
▪ Physical stimuli, such as pressure, cold, heat, exercise or sun exposure
▪ Continuous scratching at the same spot
▪ High level of stress
▪ Viral infections, including the common cold, infectious.
▪ Exposure to sunlight
▪ Excessive physical activities
▪ Alcohol consumption
▪ High pressure on the skin

 

Hives Symptoms:- 

• Hives rashes usually starts out as an itchy spot on the skin.
• After a few minutes the weal develops into areas of reddish blisters of varying sizes.
• You may experience tightness in the chest and feel dizzy.
• The welts may cause severe itching.
• Painful swelling on various parts of the body such as cheeks, lips and the insides of the throat.

 

Immediately consult a dermatologist if you have experienced such type of symptoms. 

Hives Treatment:- 

Discuss your condition with experienced our Dermatologist- Dr. Sahil Mrigpuri, who has been renowned for the diagnosis of skin disorders like acne, scars, pigmentation & skin allergies. He has introduced the Laser Treatment for Hair removal, tattoo removal & skin treatments. His outstanding expertise in Natural Hair Design & Hair Transplantation has been appreciated by the International patients. 

The professionalism & healthcare manners are unique as per other hospitals, as your medical condition will be diagnosis under the supervision of experienced dermatologist. In the condition of hives, our skin specialist suggest to wear loose clothing and stop scratching away at the affected regions of the body to make sure you do not aggravate the condition. Swelling on the inner parts of the throat may obstruct normal breathing and cause you to pass out. 

It can also increase the risk of certain immune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease (a disorder caused by eating gluten rich foods in excess). The treatment for this disorder includes taking anti-histamine medications that help in blocking histamine (organic compounds which help to regulate physiological functioning) in the body. Don’t take any prescriptions or medication without consulting a dermatologist. It can be more problematic for the patient, get a complete advice for the treatment. Important for Pemphigus, SLE, Rheumatoid arthritis to have a dermatologist consultation.

Prevention / Tips to recover Hives:–

If what caused hives to break out is figured out, then measures should be taken to avoid or eliminate the triggers.

• Avoid eating food items that triggered the symptoms in the first place
• If harsh soaps, frequent bathing cause hives, they should be avoided
• Tight clothing should be avoided
• If cold triggers hives, then wear warm clothing, wrap a scarf and do not swim in cold water.
• Avoid sun exposure and wear sunblock
• If a specific medication is causing the hives, inform your doctor. 
• Apply cool compresses or wet cloths to the affected areas.
• Get rid of habits such as smoking and drinking, which are also known to cause hives.
• Avoid exposing the commonly affected part to heat as this may cause the blood vessels to dilate and invite the occurrence of hives.

If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Dermatologist.

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