Understanding How to Treat Hives
Allergies are a common occurrence, as evident by the
growing number
of patients who seek treatment. The good news is that medical science
is taking important steps towards hives
treatment. Hives are a common type of skin allergy, occurring
mainly in young
children and women. Approximately one in six people will have the
condition at
some point in their lives. Hives can
be characterized by both raised and swollen areas of the skin, which
are very itchy.
Causes of Hives
The
common cold, flu or other viral infections are some of
the common causes of hives, which can be easily cured with the right
hives treatment. In other cases, hives may occur as a result of an
allergic reaction, such as:
- Foods, such as nuts,
eggs, chocolate, citrus fruits,
strawberries, shellfish and artificial food additives. Reducing
the
amount of these foods in the patient's daily diet may help to get rid
of hives.
- Some
drugs, such as ibuprofen can cause a
reaction.
- Insect bites and stings. If the patient is allergic to
bees or red ants, for example, hives can occur in reaction to being
stung or bitten.
- Reaction to heat. A patient may
break out in hives as a result
of becoming overheated.
Hives
Treatment - Treating Hives at Home
Taking notes about when your hives begin, how long they
last, and any
other important information can help your physician to diagnose what is
causing the outbreak of hives. Knowing the cause of your hives will
help your doctor to recommend the appropriate hives treatment. However,
in approximately 50% of the cases of hives, the cause remains unknown.
Recommendations to get rid of hives include:
- Apply calamine lotion
to soothe the itch.
- Avoid
clothes made of artificial fibers, and always wear natural
fibers, such as cotton.
- Avoid the use of cosmetics and chemical-based
skin cleansers.
- In some cases, for treatment of
severe hives that are not responding to
antihistamines, doctors will suggest using steroids (anti-inflammation
drugs).
Identifying the
causes of hives and avoiding the triggers that cause outbreaks is the
best course of action.
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