Urticaria Treatment

Symptoms

  • Hives can appear on any area of the body; they may change shape, move around, disappear and reappear over short periods of time.
  • The bumps - red or skin-colored “wheals” with clear edges - usually appear suddenly and go away just as quickly.
  • Pressing the center of a red hive makes it turn white - a process called “blanching.”
  • Hives are associated with excessive itching
  • In severe cases associated with shortness of breath/uneasiness/anxiety

Effects / Causes

  • Heat / Cold/Climate change
  • Fever induced
  • Food intolerance
  • Drug allergies
  • Insect bite
  • Dust allergies
  • Cholinergic urticaria (after exercise)

We are expert in dermatological disease treatment. Blood investigations need to be carried out. Oral medications like antihistamines , oral corticosteroids, will help in most of cases.Some cases may require injections.

No. It is advisable to immediately consult dermatologist on urgent basis if urticaria happens.

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