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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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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What is the fastest way to relieve itching from hives?

Urticaria is a type of allergic disease that generally causes large areas of hives to appear rapidly all over the body, accompanied by severe itching. A quick method to relieve itching is the topical application of calamine lotion extensively and taking oral antihistamines, such as loratadine tablets. In cases of acute flare-ups, it may be appropriate to use hormone-based medications, such as dexamethasone injection, administered intravenously or through infusion, as these act quickly. For chronic urticaria treatment, it is generally advised against the use of hormones; standard oral antihistamines should suffice. Urticaria tends to recur; therefore, it's important to maintain a controlled diet and lifestyle habits. Foods and substances to avoid include chili peppers, mutton, seafood, and alcohol.

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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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Will urticaria heal on its own?

Urticaria, also known as hives, is a localized edema of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a temporary increase in vascular permeability. As hives are localized and the edema is temporary, they often resolve on their own, typically within 24 hours. However, if the underlying cause is not removed, new hives can form as others subside, leading to a continual cycle of eruption. Therefore, the treatment of urticaria should first aim to identify the cause as much as possible. If a specific cause cannot be found, antihistamine medications can be taken orally, and topical medications can be used to treat pronounced itching.

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How to treat chronic urticaria?

Chronic urticaria often utilizes antihistamine medications to control symptoms, combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and differential diagnosis and treatment. Treating chronic urticaria generally requires long-term use of antihistamines, sometimes for two or three months, or even up to six months, a year, or more. Typically, treatment involves the combination of two or more types of antihistamines. For cases of chronic urticaria where antihistamines are ineffective, immunosuppressants may be used to adjust the body’s immune state, thus controlling the outbreaks of chronic urticaria. Chronic urticaria is a long-term, slow process that cannot be resolved quickly, so it is important to try to identify the triggering factors of chronic urticaria, or to identify specific allergens. However, finding the allergen is usually challenging because many patients with chronic urticaria have conditions that are also related to their own immune status.