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Hives in children under the age of 16 is
not common. When children do suffer from hives, it is often due to
allergies. The outbreak typically remains for just a few hours. This is
known as acute hives, and a relevant hives in children
treatment is required to alleviate symptoms. Children usually
experience outbreaks of hives on an occasional basis. The cause may be
allergic as well as non-allergic.
Hives in
Children
The development of hives in children can be an isolated
event without any systemic reaction, or it can be a prelude to the
development of an anaphylactic reaction.
Allergic Reactions Hives
Allergic reactions hives typically occur as raised
wheals on the skin, which can be extremely itchy. These swellings may
be red, white, or pale yellow, and they can appear anywhere on the
body. They usually appear on the belly, neck, back, or face, and
the outbreak may last as little as a few hours or much longer in the
case of chronic hives.
Hives in Children Causes
Hives in children is triggered by numerous factors,
including allergies, viral infections, and some non-allergic triggers;
however, in nearly 50% of the cases, the trigger is unidentified.
Symptoms of hives are the same in children as they are in adults.
Treatment for Hives in Children
Before treating hives, it is necessary to determine the
trigger and avoid it. The allergic trigger could be foods,
insects, or other allergens. Rubbing or unnecessarily touching the
affected area may cause the wheals to blister, which can increase the
level of itch, pain, and distress.
Viral Hives in Children
Though not very common, children can develop hives in
response to a viral infection, which is called viral hives. If this
occurs, you should consult an urticaria doctor promptly.
How Long Do Hives Last in Children?
Hives do not last long in children and typically
disappear on their own within a few hours. However, it is
possible that the child could develop chronic hives, sometimes in
response to another disease. Chronic hives last more than six
weeks and appear more than twice a week.
How to Treat Hives in Children
If the child suffers momentary attacks of a hives then
you should take the steps mentioned above. However, if the hives are
persistent and accompanied by other issues, such as difficulty
breathing or a change in heart rate, then it might be a sign of a more
serious problem and you should seek medical treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Hives in Children
- Colored and inflated
wheals appear on the skin
- Itching, burning
sensation, or stinging sensation
- In some cases, lesions
may appear in various sizes and anywhere on the skin
- If not cured in time,
the situation may aggravate, and several smaller welts may merge to
form one larger welt
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