Urticaria
Urticaria Disease Urticaria is one of the commonest manifestations of allergy a majority of the people having it at one time or another.In most of these cases it is a transient phenomenon occurring only once or twice.In some it comes up only in a particular season in others it persists for weeks, months and years [...]
Non allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash
Urticaria :: Non allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash Mechanisms other than allergen-antibody interactions are known to cause histamine release from mast cells. For instance, a diverse group of signaling substances called neuropeptides have been found to be involved in emotionally induced urticaria.
Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – overview
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – overview Urticaria or hives is a relatively common form of allergic reaction that causes raised red skin welts. Urticaria is also known as nettle rash or uredo. These welts can range in diameter from 5 mm (0.2 inches) or more, itch severely, and often have a pale border. [...]
Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Types
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Types Various types of urticaria, hives, urticarea, or nettle rash : Acute urticaria usually show up a few minutes after contact with the allergen and can last a few hours to several weeks. Food allergic reactions typically fit in this category. Common causes of reaction include consumption of [...]
Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Treatments
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Treatments Oral antihistamines provide a good solution for acute urticaria. The medication will reduce the itching and help the welts disappear. Antihistamines mainly reduce sensitivity. Short term side effects include drowsiness, while long term side effects can lead to a less responsive immune system. In the case of [...]
Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Misconception
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Misconception Angioedema is a related condition where similar types of swelling occur in a lower layer of the skin, mouth or throat. It is not identical to urticaria. They may, however, occur together. The rash derived from poison-ivy is commonly mistaken for urticaria. Poison-ivy is caused by urushiol [...]
Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Alternative Treatments
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Alternative Treatments Oatmeal baths and anti-pruritic lotions can also be used to relieve the itching. Detox baths usually consist of aromatherapic remedies such as Epsom salt in combination with body oil and water at high temperatures for 20 minutes. The method essentially forces the skin to perspire and [...]
Allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash
Urticaria :: Allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash Histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances are released from mast cells in the skin and tissues in response to the binding of allergen-bound IgE antibodies to high affinity cell surface receptors. Basophils and other inflammatory cells are also seen to release histamine and other mediators, and are [...]
Non allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash
Urticaria :: Non allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash Mechanisms other than allergen-antibody interactions are known to cause histamine release from mast cells. For instance, a diverse group of signaling substances called neuropeptides have been found to be involved in emotionally induced urticaria.
