Overview

Urticaria or hives can develop anywhere on your skin and might vary in size and shape. They might linger for a few minutes to several days and can be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction requiring quick medical attention, may be indicated by hives. If your urticaria doesn't go away after six weeks, it can be a chronic condition that requires ongoing care. When the body reacts to an allergen, hives may appear.

 Histamine is a protein that the body releases after an allergic reaction. Then fluid leaks from microscopic blood vessels known as capillaries. This fluid builds up on the skin, resulting in rashes and inflammation. Tiny lumps appear beneath the skin as fluid builds up. An allergic individual may experience a reaction if they come into contact with or eat something that triggers their allergy. We call this "contact urticaria."

Causes

The body releases histamines and other substances in response to an allergen, which causes urticaria. These substances, along with histamines, produce swelling and a build-up of fluid beneath the skin, which results in hives. Hives-producing allergic reactions have been known to be triggered by a few of these things,

• Foods such as wheat products, eggs, strawberries, shellfish, peanuts, and various food additives 

• Prescription drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and antibiotics 

• Bite and sting of insects 

• Latex Pollen 

• Viral illnesses such as hepatitis, the common cold, etc.

•  Physical stimulants for the skin include pressure, heat, cold, sunlight, and physical activity. 

• Transfusions of blood Pet dander dust mites 

• Certain plants, such as poison ivy and nettles, etc.

•  Chronic conditions such as lupus or thyroid Rubbing or scratching

Symptoms

Urticaria may present itself with rashes, that are tiny, numerous, round, elevated, and with the same hue as the person's skin, causing discomfort for a duration of several minutes to an hour. A combination of the following traits could be present in the rash,

• Irritation or tingling when the rash first appears

• Burning or itching in the rash's afflicted areas 

• Small or raised bumps on the skin that act as wheals 

• Larger wheals cause more noticeable swelling; angioedema, or swelling of the skin's deeper layers.

•  Rarely, urticaria can develop into anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction affecting the entire body. If anaphylaxis is not treated as soon as possible, it can be fatal and impact many organ systems at once. One potential symptom of anaphylaxis is hives, which are usually rather severe.

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