Skin Hives
June 26, 2012 by admin · Leave a Comment
Urticaria common skin disease caused by certain allergies. With red blisters, vary in size, and shape, ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters in length and thickness. The skin begins to be itchy, swelling. Usually Unevenness limbs, torso, buttocks. Hives can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or race.
Causes of urticaria
One of the main reasons are due to an allergic reaction, certain types of drugs or foods such as shellfish, nuts, eggs, food coloring. In some cases, it may be due to hay fever. It is also the beginning of urticaria associated with insect bites, homemade exfoliate, or pollen. Weakening of the immune system also has some influence.
Symptoms
- Red or pink bumps itchy skin;
- Itching;
- Tingling or burning sensation;
- Swelling
- Rapidly changing shape and size.
Depending on the nature of the appearance of hives can be attributed to any of the following categories:
- Acute urticaria;
- Recurrent urticaria;
- Chronic hives;
- Quincke’s edema.
Treatment
In most cases, hives can disappear without treatment. However, the treatment becomes necessary if the symptoms are severe. Urticaria symptoms can reduce the natural herbs like aloe vera, alfalfa, ginseng or Echinacea. Skin itching and soothes the spirit of 1-2% menthol solution, in rare cases to hormonal lubricants. Severe urticarial reaction to be assigned to specific physicians to prescribe medications.
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