Can urticaria papulosa heal by itself?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Papular urticaria is a type of allergic disease, generally with mild symptoms. It manifests as red wheals with small blisters on top. Most cases do not require treatment and will subside gradually over time. It is advisable not to scratch these small blisters as breaking them can lead to infection. It is recommended to frequently expose clothes, bed sheets, and quilt covers to the sun for disinfection to eliminate mites or insects. Avoid contact with small animals and places with abundant flowers, plants, and trees. Also, avoid spicy and irritating foods and do not stay up late. Typically, conventional medications can completely cure the condition within about a week. Paying attention to diet and lifestyle habits is generally sufficient.

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How to deal with papular urticaria?

Papular urticaria is a type of contact allergic disease, often related to mosquito or flea bites. It manifests as red papules or central red wheals at the site of contact, with either a red puncture mark or blisters. For such conditions, the most common treatment is anti-allergy therapy, such as topical application of calamine lotion and oral antihistamines like loratadine. If the central blister is large, it can be disinfected with iodine, punctured, and the fluid squeezed out. It is advisable to avoid keeping small animals at home, maintain a standardized diet and lifestyle habits, avoid mosquito-infested areas, and ensure that clothing and bedding at home are thoroughly sunned and disinfected.

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The difference between papular urticaria and chickenpox

Papular urticaria is a type of red wheal that appears on the body after an allergic reaction, and may be associated with small blisters. It often relates to contact with irritants or insect bites. This condition is not contagious and can be cured in a short time with proper treatment, including the use of anti-allergy medications, although it may recur. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus infection, and is highly contagious, spreading through contact and air between individuals. It generally results in small blisters all over the body, especially on the scalp, and may be accompanied by fever symptoms. Chickenpox usually provides lifelong immunity, meaning that once a person has it, they are unlikely to have it again.

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The cause of papular urticaria

Papular urticaria, also known as insect bite dermatitis, is commonly seen in children and individuals with lower resistance and sensitive skin. It is caused by bites from insects such as mosquitoes and mites. The resulting skin reaction varies from person to person and is characterized by red patches and blisters. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it can be categorized into damp-heat type and wind-heat type. The wind-heat type usually occurs on the limbs, while the damp-heat type is more common around the waist and features larger and more numerous blisters. This condition is related to insect bites, commonly from mosquitoes, lice, fleas, mites, bedbugs, etc. After being bitten, the saliva injected into the skin may trigger an allergic reaction in the body.

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Radical treatment method for papular urticaria

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, mostly related to contact with irritants, or bites from mosquitoes and fleas, and also has a certain relationship with one's physical constitution. Therefore, there is no permanent cure for this condition; it can only be completely treated with appropriate medication during a flare-up. However, exposure to allergens could lead to recurrence, and the condition has a distinct seasonality, usually peaking in summer and less common in winter. At home, it is advisable to avoid keeping small animals. If there are small animals, they should be bathed and disinfected frequently. Try to avoid going to places with lots of flowers, trees, or insects, and ensure bedding such as sheets and duvet covers are frequently exposed to sunlight for disinfection. During treatment, it is crucial to bathe frequently and maintain personal hygiene.

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Can urticaria papulosa heal by itself?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic disease, generally with mild symptoms. It manifests as red wheals with small blisters on top. Most cases do not require treatment and will subside gradually over time. It is advisable not to scratch these small blisters as breaking them can lead to infection. It is recommended to frequently expose clothes, bed sheets, and quilt covers to the sun for disinfection to eliminate mites or insects. Avoid contact with small animals and places with abundant flowers, plants, and trees. Also, avoid spicy and irritating foods and do not stay up late. Typically, conventional medications can completely cure the condition within about a week. Paying attention to diet and lifestyle habits is generally sufficient.