Can people with papular urticaria eat fish?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 27, 2024
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Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, related to direct contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. During treatment for this condition, it is generally advised to avoid eating spicy foods, fish, and shrimp, as these can aggravate allergic diseases by inducing inflammation or worsening itching. Severe scratching may also lead to the formation of small blisters, which, if burst, could potentially cause bacterial infection. Therefore, this disease must be treated formally. It is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from staying up late, and avoid places with a high presence of mosquitoes and fleas. Pets should not be kept in the home; if pets are present, it is crucial to maintain their hygiene and regularly disinfect and expose bedding and covers to sunlight.

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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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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 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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Is it normal for papular urticaria to be neither painful nor itchy?

Papular urticaria is neither painful nor itchy and is also considered normal. The occurrence of papular urticaria, which is neither painful nor itchy, is related to the consumption of some anti-allergic drugs, and also due to a mild allergic reaction to external factors. It also has something to do with individual physical constitution. Papular urticaria generally results from allergic reactions caused by bites from mites, fleas, mosquitoes, and other such pests. Most people will experience obvious itching, and some may also feel pain in addition to the itching. For cases of papular urticaria, patients can apply anti-allergic medications under the guidance of a doctor. Common choices include desonide ointment or fluticasone propionate ointment for itching, often in combination with oral antihistamines such as cetirizine tablets. (Under medical guidance for medication use)

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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.