All about urticaria
hives : back, arms, face ... It results in the appearance of large red patches with persistent itching caused by contact with a product or an allergenic substance.
During an urticaria crisis, histamine, caused by contact with the allergen product.
In 40% of cases, the crisis is caused by a allergy to certain drugs. Sometimes, these are common treatments that cause hives: antibiotics, analgesics, vitamins, contraceptives, sleeping pills and even some toothpastes ...
Some foods can also cause a crisis: eggs, strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, exotic fruits, crustaceans, fermented cheeses, sausages ...
If pollen is present in the air, hives can be triggered in people with allergies. But this is also the case in the presence of dust, mold, animal hair ...
We call urticaria contact an allergic reaction, caused 15 to 30 minutes after contact with the skin of a triggering product. It can be accompanied by an asthma attack or cause a Quincke's edema.
Crisis can be acute and disappear 48 hours after the onset of disorders.
In severe cases of giant urticaria, the entire body or body is covered with urticaria leading to superficial edema and sometimes respiratory discomfort. In this case, the person must be taken care of quickly by a doctor.
When the urticaria is chronic (1% of the population would be affected), the crisis can persist for months, even years! It affects the quality of life and can be very disabling.
As a treatment, doctors most often prescribe antihistamines, very effective in treating disorders.
Our advice
There are also homeopathic treatments to treat punctate or chronic urticaria. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
During an urticaria crisis, histamine, caused by contact with the allergen product.
In 40% of cases, the crisis is caused by a allergy to certain drugs. Sometimes, these are common treatments that cause hives: antibiotics, analgesics, vitamins, contraceptives, sleeping pills and even some toothpastes ...
Some foods can also cause a crisis: eggs, strawberry, kiwi, pineapple, exotic fruits, crustaceans, fermented cheeses, sausages ...
If pollen is present in the air, hives can be triggered in people with allergies. But this is also the case in the presence of dust, mold, animal hair ...
We call urticaria contact an allergic reaction, caused 15 to 30 minutes after contact with the skin of a triggering product. It can be accompanied by an asthma attack or cause a Quincke's edema.
Crisis can be acute and disappear 48 hours after the onset of disorders.
In severe cases of giant urticaria, the entire body or body is covered with urticaria leading to superficial edema and sometimes respiratory discomfort. In this case, the person must be taken care of quickly by a doctor.
When the urticaria is chronic (1% of the population would be affected), the crisis can persist for months, even years! It affects the quality of life and can be very disabling.
As a treatment, doctors most often prescribe antihistamines, very effective in treating disorders.
Our advice
There are also homeopathic treatments to treat punctate or chronic urticaria. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
