Urticaria received its name for the similarity of symptoms with manifestations on the skin from burns with nettle leaves. Stinging cells of the burning plant cause swelling of the papillary layer, a rash in the form of reddish blisters, burning and itching. Similar signs are typical for hives. Thus the rash and puffiness can appear on any of parts of a body, beginning from the face and finishing shins of legs or foots. Rashes are asymmetric in nature and can occupy large areas of skin. In the most severe cases, urticaria leads to anaphylactic shock .
There are three forms of the disease:
- acute urticaria;
- chronic with relapses;
- persistent papular, in which blisters transform into edematous papules with a cellular infiltrate.
Treatment of allergic urticaria in adults
Treatment of acute urticaria in adults is carried out with laxatives and desensitizing drugs (Dimedrol, Tavegil, Suprastin, Pipolphen, etc.). If urticaria is caused by foods, then a short-term diet and complete elimination of the allergen from the diet is indicated. For the treatment of solar urticaria should pick up sunscreen cosmetics and use a cream Celestoderm, which reduces itching and inflammation of the skin.
With chronic allergy, a course of taking antihistamines is prescribed, and inflamed spots on the skin are lubricated several times a day with ointments and gels that remove itching (Dermazin, Argosulfan, Psilo-balm, etc.)
Treatment of urticaria by folk methods
Treatment of urticaria in the home is directed:
- on the removal of allergic manifestations on the skin;
- on cleansing the body of allergens.
Folk remedies for combating local manifestations:
- cold or hot shower;
- baths or compresses with acidified water, broths of nettle, turn, mint, celandine;
- rubbing the body with an alcoholic solution of menthol or salicylic acid.
Means for cleansing the body are:
- infusion of nettle deaf;
- decoction of marigold , turn or celandine;
- juice obtained from the crushed root of fresh celery mixed with water.
When using the indicated folk remedies, it should be remembered that sometimes substances in their composition can themselves be allergens for the patient's body. Therefore, self-treatment is prohibited with swelling of the oral mucosa, pharynx, respiratory tract and any form of hives in infants and preschool children.