
What Causes Urticaria?

Question: I have this itchiness on my skin that is severe in the evennings. It's been 7 days now and the subtle itching on the skin - head,neck, chin and breast area,and laps; it gets worse in the evenings and when it is warm. Whenever I start to itch in the evenning/night the rashes are visible, and more visible when light is shown on the affected skin at a 20-35 degree angle. I wont say it looks more rashy than mild bumps.
Brief Answer:
I suggest a possibility of Urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I will try to help you the best I can.
I suggest a possibility of Urticaria. It presents as skin welts that are itchy and may be distributed widely on body.
The welts may last for just a few hours (4-6 hours) and may appear again. This may continue for a few days.
I suggest you to take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily in the evening for a few days.
Topically you may apply a soothing lotion e.g calamine over the rashes.
Regards
I suggest a possibility of Urticaria
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query and I will try to help you the best I can.
I suggest a possibility of Urticaria. It presents as skin welts that are itchy and may be distributed widely on body.
The welts may last for just a few hours (4-6 hours) and may appear again. This may continue for a few days.
I suggest you to take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily in the evening for a few days.
Topically you may apply a soothing lotion e.g calamine over the rashes.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Hello Dr,
Please find attached a picture I managed to get yesterday night. The picture is of my laps, at the peak of rhe itchiness.
Regards, XXXXXXX Azege
Please find attached a picture I managed to get yesterday night. The picture is of my laps, at the peak of rhe itchiness.
Regards, XXXXXXX Azege
Brief Answer:
Urticaria; Oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Azege.
I have reviewed the Image. I can see raised, variably sized, and irregular, skin welts.
The picture substantiates my earlier diagnosis of Urticaria/ Hives.
I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily in the evening for a few days.
You may apply a soothing lotion e.g calamine to soothe the rashes.
Regards
Urticaria; Oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Azege.
I have reviewed the Image. I can see raised, variably sized, and irregular, skin welts.
The picture substantiates my earlier diagnosis of Urticaria/ Hives.
I suggest you to take an oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily in the evening for a few days.
You may apply a soothing lotion e.g calamine to soothe the rashes.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you.
Regards
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Brief Answer:
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
hi.
continue cetrizine for a week and thank you for writing to us.
regards
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
hi.
continue cetrizine for a week and thank you for writing to us.
regards
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