Hives Pressure

Hives pressure is caused by sudden and high pressure applied  to a certain area of the skin. It can be easily identified by swelling and pain at the affected area. In extreme cases, the pain persists and may be accompanied by low fever, chills, fatigue, joint and muscle aches, and/or headaches.

Pressure hives occur after the skin has been under extreme pressure; for example, they can appear on the individual's feet after standing on a hard floor or on the buttocks after sitting constantly for an extended period. Pressure hives are sometimes deep into the skin and not visible to the naked eye. They usually last 8 to 72 hours, and the patient may suffer pain, itchiness, or burning during this period. Taking antihistamines, just as in the case of allergic hives treatment, can be useful for curing hives pressure.

There are certain drugs, such as aspirin that can trigger pressure urticaria. Other factors include pressure from using various mechanical tools, such as a screwdriver or hammer, carrying a heavy weight like a bag or suitcase, using very tight tampons, and enthusiastic sexual intercourse.

If you are prone to pressure hives, you must avoid the factors and activities that can trigger pressure urticaria. Wearing very tight clothes should also be avoided. You should consult a qualified dermatologist to find out the causes of your specific problem. The patient may consume systemic corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); however, they produce variable responses in different cases.

A few pressure hives cases have been successfully treated by consuming chloroquine. Some other possible remedies include colchicine, dapsone, sulfasalazine, and montelukast.

Delayed Pressure Hives

Delayed pressure hives is the same as pressure hives; the reason for calling it delayed pressure hives is that it takes a little longer, such as 3 to 12 hours to come into sight after the local pressure has been applied. It is one of the more common types of physical hives.