Know About Urticaria

Urticaria is one of the most common diseases of the skin. It is also called hives. Urticaria is characterized by the sudden onset of itchy wheals and/or angioedema. Hives can change size and shape, and appear anywhere on your skin. They can be mild or severe and last from a few minutes to a few days. Hives may be a sign of a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis that needs immediate treatment. Urticaria that lasts longer than 6 weeks may be a chronic condition that needs long-term treatment.

What causes Urticaria?
Urticaria (Hives) are caused by an immune system reaction. The following are common triggers:
  • Food allergies, such as to nuts, eggs, or shellfish
  • Food dyes, additives, or preservatives
  • Medicine allergies, such as ibuprofen or antibiotics
  • Infections, such as a cold
What are the symptoms of Urticaria?
What can I do to manage Urticaria?
What are Wheals?
A burning or itching area on the skin that is sometimes an overt sign of allergy. Wheal is also sometimes called a welt. It’s look like small red spot on the skin and the area begins to swell and they may be redder or paler than the skin around them.
What is Pruritis?
Pruritus simply means severe itching, especially of undamaged skin, caused by allergy, infection. Pruritus is the medical term for itchy skin.
Reference

1. https://www.drugs.com/cg/urticaria.html

2. https://www.verywellhealth.com/urticaria-signs-symptoms-1069422

3. www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9539

4. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheal

5. https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-pruritus-definition-causes-symptoms-treatment.html

6. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/skin-conditions-pruritus#:~:text=Pruritus%20simply%20means%20itching.%20It%20can%20be%20associated,dry%20skin%2C%20skin%20disease%2C%20pregnancy%2C%20and%20rarely%2C%20cancer.

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