Hives, also known as hives, rubella and urticaria, is a common skin condition. The vast majority of hives are caused by allergies, such as pollen, food and medications, and some people experience an allergic reaction after exposure to these substances, and hives are a form of allergic reaction.

Common hives symptoms include:

Superficial Skin Swelling

This symptom usually appears on the surface of the skin and manifests itself in the form of swelling and a slight raised appearance. The color of the skin in the affected area tends to be redder and more pronounced than the surrounding skin.

Rash

Hives often appear as red or skin-colored spots, pimples, and plaques called a rash.

Itching

Hives are one of the most characteristic skin conditions accompanied by itching. The itching may be mild and uncomfortable, but it can also be very severe and even unbearable.

Fever

During a severe attack of hives, some people may experience a fever.

Joint pain or joint swelling

Hives may occasionally occur with other signs, such as joint pain or joint swelling. This is usually short-lived and in most cases does not cause long-term effects.

If you suspect you have hives, it is recommended that you seek immediate medical attention. Here are some possible treatments and precautions:

1. Antihistamines

Can relieve the itching and swelling of hives and make patients feel more comfortable. Antihistamine drugs include oral and topical application, common oral drugs such as paracetamol, loratadine, etc.; common topical application drugs such as finasteride, paracetamol, etc.

2. Hormonal drugs

Hormonal drugs will reduce the symptoms, but should not be used for a long period of time (generally not more than two weeks), because long-term use will have some side effects.

3. Avoidance of drug and food allergens

If you find that you are allergic to a certain type of drug or food, repeated exposure can cause hives, so you should avoid exposure to allergens.

4. Keep the skin clean

Urticaria should not be bathed in soap, shower gel and other chemicals with irritation, you should use mild bathing products and soapless body wash, etc..

5. Warm water on the cool rash

If the patient feels unbearable itching, you can use warm water on the cool rash, but the water temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will aggravate the symptoms. For hives that appear around the eyes, you can use an ice pack for a while to reduce the pain and itching.

Overall, the key to treating urticaria is to find and determine the cause of urticaria in time, get proper treatment and avoid contact with allergens. In the course of treatment, the medication should be used as prescribed by the doctor, and if the condition is serious or uncontrollable, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner.