What medicine is used for urticaria?

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

Updated on September 07, 2024

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Urticaria primarily uses second-generation antihistamines as the first choice, and topical treatments that soothe and relieve itching can be used as appropriate. Traditional Chinese medicine often treats it with herbal decoctions based on syndrome differentiation, and specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

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Is measles urticaria?

Measles is not urticaria, and there is quite a significant difference between them. Measles is a skin disease caused by a viral infection and is contagious, with the virus being the measles virus. In contrast, urticaria is an allergic condition that can be triggered by many different causes, varying widely depending on what different individuals are allergic to. Furthermore, the treatment for measles typically involves antiviral and symptomatic approaches, whereas the treatment for urticaria generally entails the use of anti-allergy methods.

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Is there a difference between measles and urticaria?

Measles and hives are two completely different skin diseases. In terms of etiology, measles is caused by a viral infection, while hives are an allergic skin disease. Clinically, measles presents with diffuse red rash all over the body, accompanied by high fever and mucous membrane catarrhal symptoms, such as red eyes, excessive eye discharge, and so on. On the other hand, hives present with wheal-like skin lesions. Wheals refer to pale red or skin-colored raised lesions that can vary in shape and are usually quite large. They typically develop very rapidly and then subside within a few hours, with most wheals disappearing within 24 hours. Hives are also usually accompanied by severe itching.

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Do children with urticaria feel itchy?

Children's urticaria generally causes itching. It occurs when children come into contact with foods, medications, or other allergenic substances, leading to scattered or widespread red rashes. The rash may appear as wheals or might be maculopapular or urticarial in nature, generally accompanied by rashes and itching. If a child develops urticaria, topical medications can be applied, providing relief from itching and allergic reactions.

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How should hives be treated?

Urticaria is divided into acute and chronic types. Antihistamines are the first choice of treatment for acute urticaria. If the condition is severe and antihistamines are ineffective, corticosteroids can be used to control the condition. The fundamental treatment for chronic urticaria is to remove the cause, and specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.

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What medicine is used for urticaria?

Urticaria primarily uses second-generation antihistamines as the first choice, and topical treatments that soothe and relieve itching can be used as appropriate. Traditional Chinese medicine often treats it with herbal decoctions based on syndrome differentiation, and specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.