Chronic autoimmune urticaria is a skin rash caused by an autoimmune mechanism. The antibodies cause skin rash against high-affinity immunoglobulin (IgE) receptors and do not cause any severe allergic reaction. If a person experiences hives as a severe allergic reaction, then the person needs immediate medical attention. The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis are dizziness, trouble breathing, swelling on the lips, tongue, and eyelids. Taking antihistamine helps.
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I have a weird rash on the back. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old male. I have a weird rash on the back. It looks like hives but does not itch or burn at all. It only appears when I sweat or take a shower. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is due to urticaria or hives. The mainstay treatment for this is to avoid the triggering factors, like in your case sweating or shower. I will suggest some medications. Please take them and let me know about the outcome. Tablet Montair LC (Montelukast and Le... Read Full »
My wife has urticaria. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has been getting a rash which the doctor has termed as urticaria. What could have caused this? I feel she could be having a yeast intolerance. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your wife has been treated for urticaria. I would keep a possibility of idiopathic urticaria/hives. It presents as sudden skin welts/swellings, which can be distributed all over the body. Itching is usually severe; however it is subjective in individuals. The c... Read Full »