Some Steps To Follow When Urticaria Itching Becomes Intolerable?
No doubt, urticaria is a very unkind and painful ailment, but proper urticaria treatment can help you get rid of the itching and burning caused by the rashes. If you or any of your family or friends is suffering from any type of urticaria following some simple steps can be very helpful in reducing the itching. The best thing about these tips is that you don’t have to buy any expensive medicine.
Itchy urticaria can be really distressing, but did you know that simply exposing the affected area to fresh air reduces the itching considerably. Similarly, cooling down the affected area with an ice pack, cool compression or simply a cloth dipped in cold water can reduce the itching to a minimum. If the itching is still persisting, you may take non-sedating over the counter antihistamines. However, consulting a doctor is advisable if the condition persists.
Next week, hives and some of its common types will be discussed, you will be astonished to learn how simple home remedies can help your hives.
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How To Stay Safe From Urticaria – Some Simple Tips?
It is a fact that urticaria treatment can be expensive and time consuming, though there are some cheap herbal products which can bring quick results. But the question is, why should one suffer from urticaria in the first place? You must have heard that prevention is better than cure, so here are some simple tips that can help you stay safe from urticaria.
If you have a history of hereditary urticaria e.g. physical urticaria in your family, do not wait for the symptoms to appear, rather you must be proactive. Consult a qualified doctor for diagnosis because you may have a deficiency of C1 inhibitors which can be the cause of hereditary angioedema. People allergic to certain items or foods must avoid them. Last but not least, learn more about the disease as knowledge is power and with more power you can defeat urticaria.
But what if you already have urticaria and the itching is beyond tolerance? Read my post next week and find out the best solution.
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Myths and Facts about Urticaria?
The Internet and rapid development in medical science has made access to books and other materials extremely easy. Type keywords about your query in any search engine and you get a plethora of information about the desired subject. Still there are a lot of myths about urticaria because this is a rare disease with not a huge amount of information available.
Most people believe that urticaria treatment is impossible. You will be amazed that there are some amazingly easy home remedies that can relieve your symptoms a lot.
People think that drugs or food allergies are the only causes of urticaria, however autoimmune, physical triggers and extreme temperature can also cause urticaria .
It is also believed that antihistamines are the perfect treatment even for chronic idiopathic urticaria, actually they only counter the effects of autoimmune histamine release, so you must treat the underlying causes for a proper cure.
These were the myths, come back again and you will learn some valuable facts about urticaria.
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The Pathophysiology of Urticaria?
Pathophysiology is actually the study of changes of normal biochemical, mechanical, and physical functions, in the human body which are caused by a disease or any other abnormal syndrome.
This post will describe the pathophysiology of urticaria. You might think that this should be only useful for medical students or professionals but if you are understand it, you can go about urticaria treatment in a better way.
Urticaria is caused by the release of histamines, bradykinin, leukotriene C4, and some other vasoactive fluids by the mast cells (which are a part of our defense mechanism). This can involve capillary or membrane damage as well. When these fluids e.g. histamines are released into the dermis, the rashes of urticaria appear on the skin, which are itchy and usually red in color. Physical urticaria is usually caused by physical stimuli, whereas in chronic urticaria the causes are usually unknown.
Do not miss the next post upcoming week which has some great tips for avoiding urticaria.
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What are the Differences and Similarities Between Urticaria and Hives?
To some people, it will be a surprise that urticaria and hives are the two names of one disease. Actually urticaria is the medical name, while hives is the commonly used name for red itchy wheals that can outbreak anywhere on your skin.
Similarly urticaria treatment or hives treatment are also the same. The most common and popular treatment is the intake of antihistamines. Actually antihistamines are drugs which counter the effect of histamine release by the mast cells. Mast cells are a part of the defense mechanism widespread in the human skin and when disturbed they release these fluids which result in itchy rashes and wheals which are usually red or pink in color.
If you want to read the similarities and differences between urticaria and dermographism, do not forget to read the next post due next week.
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Urticaria and its Related Conditions?
Urticaria is a kind of disease which can include other symptoms, especially if the underlying causes are not cured properly. Today’s post will show the related conditions which can accompany urticaria and how they make urticaria treament harder.
The most feared and deadly related condition of urticaria is angioedema. In angioedema there is swelling instead of welts, which occurs deeper in the skin. The swelling usually occurs on the face: around the lips and eyes and that is why it is also called facial angioedema. If urticaria is accompanied by angioedema, it should be paid serious attention to, especially if it occurred in response to an allergen. Furthermore, angioedema can cause suffocation and threaten the life of the patient.
If you want to learn the pathophysiology of urticaria in simplest form, read my post next week.
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Are you experiencing strange shaped and ill colored patches on your skin? This might be the result of an unusual skin rash known as urticaria. Rest assured that Urticaria Treatment can resolve your skin problems. This article describes all the different kinds of Urticaria Treatmentsand most of them can be tried at home.
Chronic Urticaria Treatment
In some cases, specific antihistamines, when used for urticaria treatment, may not have any effect on the patient. If this happens, you should try alternate antihistamines. However, to see the effect of an antihistamine, you should use it for at least two weeks continuously. Sometimes, the rashes may vanish upon using antihistamines and reappear after a time. This happens because people stop using antihistamines when the symptoms disappear. To prevent the rash and itching from appearing again, you should use antihistamines on a daily basis. Older antihistamines may cause drowsiness and should be taken before going to bed. However, modern ones don’t have this effect and can be used anytime.
Cholinergic Urticaria Treatment
For curing cholinergic urticaria, antihistamines that have cetirizine as a major component are very helpful.
Patients suffering from both cholinergic urticaria and cold urticaria may find that ketotifen is helpful.
Danazol elevates antichymotrypsin levels, therefore, patients can benefit from using it. Ultraviolet light has also been beneficial in some patients with cholinergic urticaria.
Idiopathic Urticaria Treatment
Second-generation antihistamines are considered to be the best choice for idiopathic urticaria treatment. These antihistamines include desloratadine, fexofenadine, levocetirizine, and loratadine.
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Treatment
Drinking nettle tea is soothing to the throat when suffering from urticaria. This tea can be made by stirring 2 teaspoons of powdered nettles into a cup of hot water and adding honey. Fresh lemon juice can be used if honey is not available. Patients can apply calamine lotion to the affected area; however, the relief will be short term only. Patient can also apply aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil to the affected area of the skin twice a day. The itching may also be relieved by bathing or dipping the affected area in warm water containing 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup baking soda.
