Can people with papular urticaria take baths?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 11, 2024
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Papular urticaria is mostly related to contact with irritants or direct bites by mosquitoes. Generally, it is a type of allergic reaction. In most cases of papular urticaria, red papules appear on the surface of the skin, which are quite itchy. It is okay to bathe during this period, but some papular urticaria shows clear small blisters on the reddened skin surface. It is best to avoid bathing during the period when these blisters are present. Bathing can easily burst the blisters, leading to infection. This condition must be treated properly. Regularly sunning bed sheets and covers at home, avoiding contact with small animals, and staying away from places with many plants and trees are advisable.

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Can urticaria papulosa be washed with sulfur soap?

Papular urticaria is an allergic reaction caused by insect bites, which can cause severe itching. Sulfur soap, which acts as an antibacterial, antifungal, and degreasing agent, is not effective in relieving itchiness from papular urticaria, and therefore its use is not recommended. Enhancing skin cleanliness and providing symptomatic anti-allergy and itch-relieving measures are advised. Oral medications such as ebastine tablets, Jinchanchu Itching Granules, and prednisone acetate tablets can be taken. For the skin areas affected by insect bites, topical applications like fluticasone propionate cream or compound clobetasol propionate cream can be used, and the general course of treatment should be controlled within one week. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can people with papular urticaria take baths?

Papular urticaria is mostly related to contact with irritants or direct bites by mosquitoes. Generally, it is a type of allergic reaction. In most cases of papular urticaria, red papules appear on the surface of the skin, which are quite itchy. It is okay to bathe during this period, but some papular urticaria shows clear small blisters on the reddened skin surface. It is best to avoid bathing during the period when these blisters are present. Bathing can easily burst the blisters, leading to infection. This condition must be treated properly. Regularly sunning bed sheets and covers at home, avoiding contact with small animals, and staying away from places with many plants and trees are advisable.

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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.

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How long will papular urticaria take to heal?

Papular urticaria is a type of contact allergic reaction, related to contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. Generally, this disease can gradually subside on its own within about a week to ten days without treatment. However, some patients experience severe itching after infection, and scratching may lead to the formation of small blisters and secondary infections in the affected area. Therefore, once infected with this disease, it is essential to undergo standardized treatment. Treatment may include oral and topical anti-allergy medications, which typically can cure the condition within about a week. After recovery, it is also important to prevent recurrence by avoiding areas with many mosquitoes, not keeping small animals at home, frequently sunning and disinfecting clothes, bed sheets, and duvet covers, and bathing regularly.

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What causes papular urticaria?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, often related to direct contact with irritants, or bites from mosquitoes, fleas, and other insects. It also relates to an individual's physical constitution; some people are more sensitive and may develop erythema or blisters in response to minor external irritants. This condition is also linked to one's home environment, such as frequently keeping pets or not regularly sunning beddings, which might harbor mold and mites. Once the condition occurs, it is advisable to regularly disinfect and sun-expose bedding, avoid contact with small animals, and stay away from parks or areas with dense vegetation. Topical application of anti-allergic medications can treat the condition. (Note: The doctor's answer is for reference only. Medications should be taken under the guidance of a professional physician, and self-medication should be avoided.)