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Medical Conditions - Acute Urticaria

Urticaria, also called hives, are red and itchy skin rash that usually develops in response to some allergen. The body releases histamines and other chemicals under the skin surface in response to the allergen, resulting in this rash. Acute urticaria is when hives last for less than six weeks.

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What are the treatment options for hives?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Well, in medical terms, it is called urticaria. Urticaria is an allergic reaction, and it could be due to any one of the following. 1.

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What causes sudden skin hives and itching all over the body?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Please explain about the exact site of involvement of allergies. I hope it helps. Thank you.

Why am I getting on and off skin colored itchy bumps?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This looks like acute urticaria. If the skin colored hives and wheals appear and disappear for a few days, then it is called acute urticaria.

What should be my Levocetirizine dosage for itching?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can try using Desloratadine 5 mg once daily and it is more effective in urticaria. It is usually less sedative when compared to Chloropyramine. I hope this helps.

What medicines can be taken for severe itching and rash throughout the body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have acute urticaria or acute dermatitis.

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What can cause widespread itching for two weeks?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. This is acute urticaria.

Which is the best medication for my skin rashes?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I saw the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is acute urticaria.

Is antihistamine therapy for urticaria effective?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have new-onset urticaria. Since it has gone on for longer than six weeks, it is now considered chronic urticaria. It is a common condition.

What causes a sudden onset of tiny itchy bumps in the body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Profuse itching over your body, leading to a few red bumps, could be an urticaria or an allergic reaction.

What is causing my body itching and stomach pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history and clinical images are more in favor of acute urticaria.

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