Urticaria is one of the main symptoms of allergies. In some cases, it is pseudo-allergic in nature, as a result of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and biliary tract, viral and infectious infections. If the cause of its appearance is an allergen, it is necessary to deal with it. Urticaria is easily recognizable: a rash on the body in the form of small pimples. If its form is acute or neglected, large blisters, itching and burning may occur. From this it follows that her treatment should begin immediately.
Ointments and creams for hives
Such symptoms cause a lot of inconvenience and discomfort. If the rash appears on the face, the person is quite constrained in his actions, cannot go outside, communicate with people. To quickly eliminate it, various ointments and creams are used. When choosing them, one should take into account the severity of the disease and the individual characteristics of the body. These drugs are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal.
Any remedy is prescribed only by a doctor, indicating the required dosage, especially hormonal ointments. They have a significant advantage in terms of speed, but have a number of contraindications. Often they include hormones of the adrenal cortex, which can affect the endocrine system of the patient. The absorption of substances is quite fast. If there are open sores or wounds on the body, this type of ointment cannot be used.
The drug should be applied to damaged areas in a thin layer, capturing a small area of healthy skin. The number of applications varies from several times a week to once a day. It all depends on the action of the hormone included in the composition. With the wrong dosage, they can provoke dry skin and become addictive. It should be remembered that women during the period of bearing a child are not recommended. Among them are the following:
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With a fairly loyal course of the disease, non-hormonal ointments are recommended. In their composition, they contain only natural ingredients that do not harm. They are used at any age, with any concomitant diseases and during pregnancy. These include Fenistil, Vundehil, La Cree, Skin Cap, Psilo Balm, Panthenol, Bepanten. Fenistil gel has a cooling effect, which allows you to relieve itching and burning. Such drugs are characterized by anti-inflammatory and anesthetic action. They have a light texture, which is why they do not leave stains on clothes. Used in the treatment of chronic urticaria. Apply up to several times a day.
If hives appear as dry bumps and crusts on the body, use oil-based moisturizers. Any moisturizing baby creams and the following drugs will help with this:
- Lipikar;
- Locobase;
- Mustella;
- Physiogel.
Antihistamines for urticaria in adults
This group of drugs is used to treat allergic urticaria. They block the production of histamine, which allows not only to remove its manifestations, but also to get rid of the disease from the inside. Scientists have deduced their three generations, each of which is more perfect than the previous one. Their difference lies in the number of contraindications and adverse reactions. So, third-generation drugs have a minimum number of such characteristics.
Adverse reactions that the first generation has in the maximum amount include drowsiness, dizziness, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, inhibition of reactions, and increased fatigue. In their defense, one can note the ease of transfer in childhood, and sometimes during pregnancy. Let's look at them in more detail:
| Generation | Name | Characteristic |
| First generation | Suprastin | The drug is easily tolerated by patients. It is required to use up to two times a day, as it is absorbed quickly enough. Eliminates any allergic manifestations, as well as urticaria in adults in acute and chronic form. Can be used by pregnant women under strict medical supervision. |
| Diphenhydramine | The drug is available both in tablets and in the form of injections. Relieves acute allergic reactions such as urticaria and Quincke's edema. It is forbidden during periods of bearing a child - it can provoke uterine tone and miscarriage. | |
| Tavegil | The drug well helps to overcome dermatitis, urticaria and other skin diseases of an allergic nature. If the recommended dosage is not observed, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract may develop. | |
| Second generation | Hismanal | The drug for allergic manifestations, which has antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effect. The result is stored throughout the day. |
| cetirizine | Blocks the production of histamine, relieves inflammation of the skin, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. Contraindicated for use by people suffering from kidney problems. | |
| Terfen | Eliminates skin reactions to many allergens. The effect of use will become noticeable after two hours, and will reach its maximum after five hours. | |
| third generation | Hifenadine | Not used during pregnancy in the first trimester. Effectively fights rhinitis, watery eyes, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis. |
| Erius | Quite a "light" drug. Use by pregnant women is allowed, subject to consultation with a doctor. Relieves itching and burning from hives and rashes of any other nature of allergic genesis. | |
| Telfast | Modern antiallergic drug. Virtually no side effects. |
In combination with them, it is required to use some sorbents in order to speed up the process of releasing the body from the allergen and toxins. To do this, use:
- Activated carbon;
- White coal;
- Atoxil;
- Enteros gel.
It will not be superfluous to drink a course of diuretics. There are a sufficient number of varieties and degrees of exposure, so it will be necessary to consult specialists.
Traditional medicine recipes
Populists have collected a sufficient number of recommendations and recipes for the preparation of drugs for urticaria at home. They are very effective, because they have been tested for years. Very often, urticaria occurs against the background of the use of allergen products, so it is necessary to clean your intestines and stomach with a decoction of celandine. Pour a bunch of this herb with a glass of water and boil for 10 minutes. Drink in two approaches, after straining it.
Nettle will save you from any skin manifestations. Pour two boats of plants with boiling water and leave for a couple of hours to infuse. Drink a decoction of 150 grams before meals. This will help relieve itching from the rash. To quickly relieve symptoms, you can use the following collection of herbs:
- 2 spoons of celandine;
- 3 tablespoons of dandelion roots;
- 2 spoons of marjoram;
- 5 tablespoons of grated rose hips;
- 3 spoons of a string.
Pour two tablespoons of this mixture into a thermal dish and pour one liter of boiling water into it. Leave the drink to infuse all night. Take about 100 grams daily before each meal. Don't forget to drink celery and cucumber juice. This drink neutralizes allergens in the body.
For external use, prepare lotions from pure aloe juice. You can store it in the refrigerator for a week. If you have the opportunity to prepare an ointment, use rice starch and glycerin or aloe juice and petroleum jelly. Components must be taken in the same amount. If you are not allergic to bee products, smear the affected skin with honey and a few drops of lemon.
Diet during hives
Many people ask: how to cure hives in adults? Sometimes it is enough to observe proper nutrition during periods of exacerbation and remission. Such a reaction may occur due to malnutrition or food allergies. Therefore, it is required to exclude from your diet a lot of products:
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Eat vegetables with caution, and before cooking potatoes, be sure to soak them in cold water to rid them of starch as much as possible. Eat more different cereals, vegetable broths and casseroles. Rabbit meat, turkey and beef are allowed. Dishes from such ingredients should only be steamed or in the oven.
