Pressure urticaria is a condition that causes the production of wheals (raised, itchy red bumps) when the skin is exposed to pressure. The minimum amount of pressure required to produce symptoms varies from person to person. In some people, simply touching or rubbing the skin can trigger ...
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As a result, the best way to handle hives is to not develop them in the first place, although in the case of viral or idiopathic urticaria, this may not be possible. For those with severe allergies, avoiding allergens is the best way to handle hives. Taking extreme care when around food...
In up to 50% of cases, no trigger can be identified, so that idiopathic urticaria is assumed. If the symptoms occur as a result of a determinable stimulus, acute inducible urticaria is present. The stimuli can be manifold (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Possible classification of acute urticaria with...
CSU is also known as chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU). It gives you hives that can show up anywhere on your body. You may notice that certain areas are more affected than others. With CSU, hives typically last between 30 minutes and 24 hours. They may come and go. This cycle might ...
In up to 50% of cases, no trigger can be identified, so that idiopathic urticaria is assumed. If the symptoms occur as a result of a determinable stimulus, acute inducible urticaria is present. The stimuli can be manifold (Fig. 1). Possible triggers of acute spontaneous urticaria In the...
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dermatographism, a physical urticaria, in which hives are triggered by stroking the skin, such as by scratching How do you figure out what is causing your child’s hives? It can be hard. To help figure it out, keep a diary of all of your child’s medications and everything he recentl...
Learn more about this topic: Inflammatory Disorders of the Skin from Chapter 4/ Lesson 3 16K Inflammatory skin disorders can be itchy, painful, and uncomfortable. Learn about different skin conditions such as acne, urticaria, and psoriasis, and discover the symptoms and treatments of each disorder...