Urticaria Treatment at Koncept Skin

Urticaria can occur as a result of allergic reactions to various triggers such as foods, medications, insect stings, latex, or pollen. Histamine release in response to allergens leads to the characteristic hives and itching.

Urticaria can also be triggered by non-allergic factors including physical stimuli like pressure, cold, heat, or sunlight, as well as emotional stress, infections, or certain underlying medical conditions.

Chronic urticaria may be associated with autoimmune disorders where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, leading to inflammation and hives.

In some cases, the exact cause of urticaria remains unknown, and it is classified as idiopathic urticaria. It may be related to underlying immune system dysfunction or other unidentified factors.

Acute urticaria typically lasts for less than six weeks and is often triggered by allergic reactions to food, medications, or insect bites. It tends to resolve on its own with symptomatic treatment.

Chronic urticaria persists for six weeks or longer and may have underlying autoimmune or systemic causes. It can significantly impact daily life and requires long-term management.

Physical urticaria refers to hives triggered by physical stimuli such as pressure (dermatographism), cold (cold urticaria), heat (heat urticaria), sunlight (solar urticaria), or friction.

Non-sedating antihistamines are the first-line treatment for urticaria and help alleviate itching and reduce the formation of hives by blocking histamine receptors.

Short courses of oral corticosteroids may be prescribed for severe or persistent cases of urticaria to reduce inflammation and suppress immune responses.

Identifying and avoiding triggers such as specific foods, medications, environmental allergens, or physical stimuli can help prevent hives from recurring.

Topical corticosteroids or calamine lotion may be applied to localized areas of itching or inflammation to provide relief from symptoms.

In cases of chronic urticaria, immunomodulatory medications such as omalizumab may be prescribed to target underlying immune system dysfunction.

Stress management techniques, maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding tight clothing, and practicing good skincare habits can help reduce the frequency and severity of hives.