Papular urticaria causes and symptoms

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 20, 2024
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Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, which is specifically related to exposure to irritants, or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. The cause of this disease is relatively clear. Generally, the main symptom is the appearance of red wheals on the body with clear boundaries. At the center of the wheal, there may be a puncture point or small blisters. The primary symptom is itchiness, which is often severe. Repeated scratching of the small blisters can lead to rupture and infection. Therefore, it is important to treat this disease as soon as it is discovered, using oral and topical anti-allergy medications, which generally subside within about a week. It is also advisable to avoid keeping small animals at home and to frequently disinfect bedding by exposing it to sunlight. (Medicine should be used under the guidance of a doctor, based on specific circumstances.)

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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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Severe symptoms of papular urticaria

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction associated with direct contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. Generally, this condition does not cause severe symptoms. Most commonly, it results in red papules and severe itching on the body, with occasional small blisters. If these blisters burst, disinfection with iodine can prevent infection. In some cases, if the blisters are large and burst, leading to infection, this may cause fever or other symptoms that require symptomatic treatment. It is advisable to frequently expose clothes, bedsheets, and covers to sunlight for disinfection, and to avoid keeping small animals at home or visiting areas with dense vegetation.

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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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How should papular urticaria be treated?

Papular urticaria is a type of contact allergic reaction, often associated with mosquito or flea bites. It results in red papules, wheals, or blisters on localized areas of the body. For milder symptoms, applying calamine lotion can gradually lead to recovery. For more severe symptoms, accompanied by intense itching, in addition to calamine, loratadine can be orally administered for treatment. If blisters are prominent, they can be disinfected with iodine and then punctured to squeeze out the blister fluid, which generally suffices for treatment. This disease tends to recur, so maintaining cleanliness at home is crucial. Avoid keeping small animals, and ensure clothes and bedding are thoroughly sun-exposed and disinfected to eliminate mosquitoes and fleas, thus minimizing the likelihood of recurrence. (Use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can chronic urticaria be cured?

Papular urticaria is an allergic disease that is related to contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes, fleas, and other insects. It is also associated with an individual's allergic constitution. Therefore, while this condition can be clinically cured, recurrences cannot be completely prevented. After recovery, it is important to engage in regular exercise, avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from staying up late, and ideally not keep small animals at home. If small animals are kept, it is crucial to maintain their cleanliness and disinfect regularly. Bedding should be frequently exposed to sunlight and disinfected. Avoiding damp, unclean areas or places with dense vegetation and trees can help prevent insect bites and reduce the recurrence of the disease.