How long will papular urticaria take to heal?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 12, 2024
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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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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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What should be noted about papular urticaria?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, associated with direct contact with irritants, mosquito bites, or flea bites. It is important to frequently disinfect clothing, bed sheets, and quilt covers by exposing them to sunlight. Try to avoid keeping small animals at home, visiting parks or areas with abundant plants, or sitting or lying on grassy areas. Treatment should be carried out in a standard manner. Some papular urticaria lesions might develop small blisters at their apex, which should not be scratched or ruptured to prevent infection. If ruptured, the area should be disinfected with iodine and the local wound should be protected. Additionally, avoid spicy and irritating foods and try not to stay up late.

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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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Does papular urticaria spread?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic disease, mostly related to exposure to irritants, or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. This disease is not contagious, and it cannot be transmitted through contact with others. Once the disease is discovered, it must be treated with proper anti-allergy medications. Additionally, it's important to frequently sun-dry and disinfect personal items such as bed sheets, duvet covers, and clothes. Avoid keeping small animals at home and try to stay away from areas with lots of plants and trees. Some cases of papular urticaria may develop small blisters. These blisters should not be punctured as breaking them can lead to infections and potentially more severe symptoms. Generally, with proper treatment, the symptoms can gradually subside, usually within about a week.

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Papular urticaria causes and symptoms

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.)