Do children with urticaria fear heat?

Written by Quan Xiang Mei
Pediatrics
Updated on January 24, 2025
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Children with urticaria do not typically fear heat, but when the temperature is particularly high, they may experience alternating hot and cold temperatures. For instance, excessive sweating due to high temperatures can potentially irritate the skin, which might lead to a worsening of urticaria. When dealing with urticaria, it is essential to adjust the child's clothing according to the temperature conditions to avoid excessive sweating caused by wearing too much. Also, the alternation of warm and cold temperatures after sweating or exposure to wind can potentially aggravate the urticaria or cause it to recur. In the event of urticaria, depending on whether the child experiences symptoms such as itching, timely medical treatment should be administered, such as antihistamines, vitamin C, and calcium, all of which are viable options. The medication should be adjusted under the guidance of a doctor based on the child's condition.

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Where to apply moxibustion for acute urticaria

In cases of acute urticaria, it is advised to promptly visit a hospital and undergo treatment under the guidance of a doctor. This is because moxibustion is a slow treatment method and is not very effective for acute urticaria. However, if urticaria occurs in normal circumstances, it can be slowly treated through moxibustion, which can achieve therapeutic purposes. Moxibustion mainly plays a supplementary role. Initially, moxibustion can be applied to acupoints such as Quchi, Dazhui, and Sanyinjiao to maintain health and achieve effective conditioning.

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Is urticaria contagious?

Urticaria is not contagious. Urticaria is often associated with multiple factors such as infections, food and drug allergies, insect bites, and also related to genetics, climate, and environment. If urticaria occurs, it is advisable to promptly identify the allergen and avoid further contact with it to prevent the occurrence of urticaria. Urticaria is not infectious, but it is curable and recurrent.

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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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Is postpartum urticaria contagious?

Postpartum urticaria is not contagious. The occurrence of urticaria is mainly an allergic reaction to various factors such as certain foods, medications, plants, or infections. Clinically, it mainly manifests as dilation and increased permeability of small blood vessels in the skin and mucosa, resulting in skin rashes and redness. However, this condition is related to a decrease in the body's immune strength, making postpartum urticaria more likely to occur after childbirth. Postpartum urticaria has a certain hereditary nature. When postpartum urticaria occurs, one should not scratch it to prevent breaking the skin and causing secondary infections. Avoid using irritating liquids for cleansing or hot water for washing. When itching occurs, topical antipruritic agents can be applied. It is advisable to eat fresh vegetables and fruits in daily life and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

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Symptoms of postpartum urticaria

Postpartum hives are mainly characterized by subjective itching symptoms on the skin. On the surface of the skin, you can see patches of varying sizes with a reddish color, some of which may also feel burning. Generally, this can occur within the first few hours and then quickly subside, but it is prone to recurrent outbreaks. Additionally, some patients may experience gastrointestinal reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and can even cause palpitations and difficulty breathing. When hives are detected, it is advisable to go to the hospital in a timely manner, and ask professional doctors to actively carry out examinations and treatments.