How To Stay Safe From Hives – Some Simple Tips?
Hives be easy to get, but they can put up a great fight when you try to cure them. Though there are certain types e.g. acute hives, which usually vanish within a few hours after their outbreak, some other types e.g. chronic hives, can stay for much longer. The patient usually become disappointed after trying antihistamines or other expensive products. But if you follow these simple tips, you will minimize the chances of getting hives.
If you have a family history regarding hives, do not wait for the hives symptoms to appear, rather consult a qualified doctor for a early diagnosis. Whether you are likely to get hives or not start a proper hives treatment. Some people are allergic to certain items or foods, if you are one of them, avoid these allergens. If you have an over reactive immune system, you need to be extra careful as you have more chance of becoming prey to hives. Furthermore, you should avoid the extreme temperatures.
But what if you already have developed hives, and the itching has crossed all the limits of tolerance? Read my post next week and find out the best,simple solution.
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All about Acute Hives and Cholinergic Hives?
This blog will tell you about two types of hives; one is a little soft i.e. acute hives and the other can be very brutal i.e. cholinergic hives.
Acute hives is defined as the presence of wheals which usually resolve within a few hours after their outbreak. Cholinergic hives is a skin rash brought on by a hypersensitive reaction to body heat.
For any individual any of these two types of hives can be a great nuisance due to its appearance and itchy nature. You may try certain home remedies or consult a doctor if the situation is out of control.
If you want to learn more about acute hives and cholinergic hives, read here and jump to my groundbreaking comprehensive article.
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Acute hives is defined as the presence of momentary wheals, which mostly resolve within a few hours after appearing. Cholinergic hives is a skin rash brought on by a hypersensitive reaction to body heat. It is actually a subcategory of physical urticaria. Hives rash caused by both acute and cholinergic hives are very itchy and painful.
Cholinergic hives symptoms follow any stimulus to sweat, such as running or exercise, heat from the direct sunlight, and high temperature saunas, as well as spicy foods, which may cause an increase in body temperature, very hot showers, or sometimes extreme stress due to blushing or anger. In some cases, individuals only have symptoms during the winter season where their body temperature rises when it is un-acclimatized to heat.
Acute hives usually occur in response to certain allergies and it is believed that 15-20% of the population suffers from acute urticaria at some point in their lives. A few minutes after the person has been exposed to the allergen, acute urticaria becomes apparent. It may last several weeks in some cases, but mostly it vanishes within a few hours. Normally, the hives is a reaction to food, but in 50% of the cases, the trigger is unknown and is called idiopathic hives. Besides foods, bee or wasp stings, or skin contact with certain fragrances can also be the triggers.
Acute hives mostly affect infants and children. Causes of acute hives in children include Idiopathic (unknown) causes, allergen infections, foods, and drugs. Nearly half of the children with acute urticaria have evidence of functional auto-antibodies.
If a child is suffering from acute hives, the causes should be avoided as much as possible. H1 antihistamines, i.e. classical and second generation can be used. In some cases, H2 antihistamines can also be given. Oral corticosteroids have also been found useful. Epinephrine should be given for anaphylaxis only; however, if the urticaria is hereditary, epinephrine may not be as useful.
