Question 1

can calamine lotion be used for urticaria
at children 6m+? thank doctors.

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Yes: This may help the itching but antihistamine can better control the hives.

Question 2

how is chronic urticaria of children resolved? with allergy testing?

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See below: Allergy testing may hold an answer. However, with chronic urticaria, less than 5% of the time is a cause found.

Question 3

how can i treat urticaria?

Accepted Answer

Hives: Urticaria is the medical name for hives. This is an allergic reaction to something that has entered into the body, by either eating, or breathing. It causes itching swellings of the skin, and sometimes that lips and airway. It is almost never life threatening but is annoying and scarey. It is produced by the release of histamine in response to the allergy, and it is treated with oral antihistamine.

Question 4

how can i manage urticaria?

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Antihistamines: The primary way to manage hives (urticaria) is with over the counter antihistamines (cetirizine) or prescription antihistamines (hydroxyzine). If your hives have been present for more than 3-4 weeks, i would recommend seeing your physician asap.

Question 5

what causes urticaria to occur?

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Histamine: Urticaria is caused by the release of histamine from mast cells located in the skin.  This can occur due to a variety of mechanisms, with allergy being the most common acute cause of hives.

Question 6

what exactly is  cold urticaria?

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Hives: Cold urticaria is the development of urticaria or hives when one is exposed to a cold environment or other cold exposure (drink, ice).

Question 7

who dr do you see for urticaria?

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Urticaria: Chronic hives is a condition where a  rash repeatedly appears on a person's body. Allergies, infections, pressure, exercise, heat or cold can all cause chronic hives. People with this condition have a choice of specialists to turn to; allergists, internists and dermatologists  can all offer treatment options.

Question 8

can cold urticaria be temporary?

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Sometimes: Cold urticaria is usually a chronic problem but sometimes it can be temporary if triggered by another problem which resolves. An allergy evaluation can be helpful.

Question 9

what are the tests for urticaria?

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Multiple: There are many because the causes of urticaria are many.  Some of the tests are actually physical stimuli (temperature, vibration, etc). Most others will involve skin prick or blood testing: cbc, cmp, ana, esr, crp, tsh, food ige, total ige, just to name a few... This is generally very low yield though.  A good allergist will help you sort through all the options.

Question 10

what can i do if i have urticaria?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines: Over-the-counter non-sedating antihistamines like Allegra, Claritin, or Zyrtec are helpful for persistent hives while sedating antihistamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be helpful for acute hives. If you have persistent hive reactions consider being seen by an Allergist for further treatment and evaluation. There are many triggers of hives so determining right trigger is important moving forward.

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