Natural Treatment For Urticaria
What is urticaria?
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a condition that causes red bumps on the skin to develop. The lesions are often described of as a series of nettle stings on different parts of the body. In fact, the condition was named after the Latin word "urticaria," which means nettle.
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a condition that causes red bumps on the skin to develop. The lesions are often described of as a series of nettle stings on different parts of the body. In fact, the condition was named after the Latin word "urticaria," which means nettle.
Urticaria Symptoms:
Common symptoms associated with hives include;
* A series of bumps on the skin.
* Sudden itchiness that quickly disappears.
* Wheal Formations
* Wheals that form an inflamed patch on the skin.
* Bumps that appear white when pressure is placed on them.
* Wheals that quickly vanish then return in other areas.
Common symptoms associated with hives include;
* A series of bumps on the skin.
* Sudden itchiness that quickly disappears.
* Wheal Formations
* Wheals that form an inflamed patch on the skin.
* Bumps that appear white when pressure is placed on them.
* Wheals that quickly vanish then return in other areas.
Causes
The primary cause of urticaria is an allergic reaction, which occurs when an allergen triggers the body to produce excess histamine and other natural chemicals. The overproduction of these chemicals then causes fluid buildup in parts of the body, forming hives and causing itchiness.
Allergens that lead urticaria can be both internal and external sources including;
Allergens that lead urticaria can be both internal and external sources including;
* Foods (peanuts, eggs, milk, etc.)
* Plants (nettles, poison ivy,)
* Animals (dogs, cats)
* Chemicals (found in cleaning supplies, detergents, perfumes, and more)
* Medication (penicillin, vaccines, aspirin)
* Environmental Factors (pollen, dust, mold, etc.)
* Plants (nettles, poison ivy,)
* Animals (dogs, cats)
* Chemicals (found in cleaning supplies, detergents, perfumes, and more)
* Medication (penicillin, vaccines, aspirin)
* Environmental Factors (pollen, dust, mold, etc.)
In addition to allergies, hives can also be caused by other factors such as;
* Stress
* Exposure to extremely hot or cold climates.
* Health Conditions (lupus, mononucleosis)
* Body Sweat
* Exposure to extremely hot or cold climates.
* Health Conditions (lupus, mononucleosis)
* Body Sweat
Natural Treatment for Urticaria:
For some people, home remedies such as applying aloe vera to the affected area is all they need to cure their hives, but for others it may take some trial and error before they finally find a cure for the condition.
Some of the best remedies used for urticaria include;
Ice - If you aren't sensitive to cold temperatures, ice compressions may be the best choice for getting rid of hives. The ice reduces inflammation, itching, and relieves itchy.
Baking Soda - Make a paste out of water and baking soda and apply to the affected area. This recipe helps relieve itching and inflammation caused by urticaria.
Fish Oil - Use the liquid from a 1,000mg fish oil capsule to apply to the hives. The oil contains fatty acids, which promote healthy skin and decrease inflammation.
Vinegar - Mix vinegar and warm water on a 1:1 ration; use a cotton ball to gently apply the solution to your skin.
Oatmeal - Take a bath in pre-soaked oatmeal water; the oatmeal contains anti-inflammatory properties that will help soothe your skin.
Prevention:
Finding out what triggers an allergic response can be a challenging task, however; it is not impossible to do. Keeping a journal of all the foods you consumed and things you came into contact with throughout the day can help you identify allergens.
Finding out what triggers an allergic response can be a challenging task, however; it is not impossible to do. Keeping a journal of all the foods you consumed and things you came into contact with throughout the day can help you identify allergens.
You may be surprised to know what foods, objects, or even emotions are causing you to break out.
Once you know what triggers urticaria, you will be able to avoid these things and even prepare ahead of time in cases where you may be exposed to an allergen.- via Adam Stansfield
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