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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My face started getting itchy after mowing the lawn. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I had mowed the lawn on the seventeenth or eighteenth and ran over some poison sumac but was careful not to step in it. I am aware it could take up to two days to show up, but no issues were present until the twenty-fourth or twenty-fifth. Then my face started getting itchy, and I was rubb... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, you have been suffering from rashes around your eyes, on your face, and on your chest. Again, acnes irritation has been flared up from this allergy. According to the pictures provided here (attachments removed to protect the patient's id... Read Full »
Why am I having itchy rashes and bumps on my skin at the time of periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I have rashes and bumps, that itch and look like they are big bites, but they are not. They come and go in different places and are more frequent around the time of my periods. I have had these bumps for seven months now. I am attaching a picture, what are these... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and saw the attachment provided by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it appears that you have urticaria or hives in simpler terms. These usually occur when your immune system is a bit low such as during your periods, af... Read Full »
I had an itchy blister under my right breast a year ago, which came back today. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an itchy blister under my right breast. I had the same thing happen a year ago, and the doctor gave me steroid cream and antibiotics, and it went away. I have used steroid cream this time, and it went away after three days. However, it came back again after a few days. Do I need ant... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and image provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears as urticaria. Urticarial rashes may be due to hypersensitivity, where one's body immediately and excessively responds to an insect bite a... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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