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Urticaria

Urticaria, otherwise called hives, is a type of skin rash that develops when some triggers release histamine. Some of the common triggers are certain food items, medications, infections, fever, dust mites, pollen, sunlight, and latex.

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Can acupuncture help in treating my persistent hives?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 45-year-old woman who has been experiencing persistent hives and has explored various treatment options but it does come back. I have an absolutely clear medical history and am not under any medication. Do you think acupuncture might help? I have heard it is really beneficial. Ho...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of persistent hive and questions about acupuncture, acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the skin. it is a Chinese traditional medicine. It aims to restore bala...  Read Full »

My mother is experiencing chronic urticaria. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am reaching out on behalf of my mom, who is 48 years old. Ten years ago, she experienced chronic urticaria, which was successfully treated with a course of tablets. Unfortunately, the symptoms have resurfaced, and despite taking tablets for the past month, the condition persists. Her ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Navigating chronic urticaria can be challenging. I would suggest your mother to engage in a conversation about her symptoms with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance. Additional tests or treatments may be advised based on her specific condition. Mea...  Read Full »

I am suffering from chronic urticaria. Please suggest

Query: Hello doctor,So, I have hives, also known as chronic urticaria. Basically, I break out when the climate I am in is hot, or when I exercise. I visited my family doctor and he told me to get a blood test he also gave me a Cetirizine (Zyrtec) prescription which is 20 mg. I have been taking this medicat...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The blood test should determine what allergen is causing the problems in you. Sometimes it can be a combination of allergens. Once we know that we help you avoid the same and prevent the sensitivity reactions. Allergies and hypersensitivities are not cured by medicin...  Read Full »

Can you suggest me a therapy to overcome heat allergy?

Query: Hello doctor, From one and a half year, I am suffering from heat allergy. Whenever I am exposed to the sun or when my body temperature rises, I get red hives on my body, especially on hands and chest. It usually lasts for 10 to 15 minutes and disappears. This happens when I am stressed, angry or dur...  Read Full »


Dr. Shalini Patodiya

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem is a characteristic of cholinergic urticaria. It is a type of urticariawhere patients are allergic to their own sweat. So, whenever a patient sweats, for example, due to heat, sun, stress, or exercise. etc., the patient develops hives. Levocetirizine can su...  Read Full »

Why do I have sudden itchy skin rash with no pus?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old female. I got a sudden skin allergy and there is lot of itching. Small red rashes have appeared on limbs, back and face. But, there is no puss in the rash. I took Cetirizine.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long it has been there? What is the complaint in it? What are the areas affected and spread?   Read Full »

I have itchy rashes on my legs and arms. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old female and I have rashes on my legs, arms, and armpits with severe itching. I have no fever or difficulty breathing. I have had allergies but never this serious. I am currently on Allegra, Zentel, Xevor, and Moisturex. It has gotten worse in the last three days. Plea...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think right now you are having an urticarial rash. I suggest you take tablet Cetirizine 10 mg at night for seven days. This may induce sleep but there is nothing to worry about that. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicines wit...  Read Full »

Why do I have the appearance of a rash after bathing?

Query: Hi doctor, Daily after my shower, my face turns red with rash. This has been happening since years. I have changed my soap and face wash several times. Besides, I have lived in many cities; this happens every time and everywhere. What could be the reason? What should I do for it? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history it appears that, you are suffering from cholinergic urticaria or heat hives. This condition of being hypersensitive or extremely sensitive to heat or the response of sweating. People with this condition often wonder why they feel itch when they exerci...  Read Full »

Why does my back rash itch when I sweat?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a rash on my back, neck and chest for over a month. I visited my physician and she thought it could be a fungal infection. She prescribed an anti-fungal medication which I took for 2 weeks. However, the medication did not do anything, and the rash is still present. It gets i...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachments. (attachment removed to protect patient identity) It is not looking like fungal infection. It is more in favour of urticaria. Does it remain the same or fades with time and recur again? Does it aggravate with phys...  Read Full »

What are the causes for headaches and swollen feet?

Query: Hello doctor,I am wondering if anyone would know what is wrong or what other tests can be done. My ANA is 1:360, TSH is 0.5, free and total, T3 and T4 are normal. SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) is negative, Sjorgen's is negative, and thyroid ultrasound is normal. Symptoms experienced are extreme...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Firstly, let me summarize your complaints and investigations. You have symptoms of ill health which include headaches, giddiness, and swelling of feet and ankles. Positive findings on investigations are your high leukocyte count of more than...  Read Full »

Can I take Deflazacort and Hydroxyzine HCl for hives during pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, The dermatologist has said that I have urticaria (hives) and prescribed Deflazacort 6 mg and Hydroxyzine HCl, but I am 28 weeks pregnant. Can I take those medicines? Suspecting it is chickenpox. The itching started 10 days ago, rashes started five days ago. Appears to be small red bumps ...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Deflazacort is corticosteroids and can be used as per need but can interact with diabetic medications and will act as an anti-inflammatory and can give side effects like weight gain, mood variations, vomitings, etc. Hydroxyzine is antihistamine and can be used but bette...  Read Full »

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