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Spontaneous Outbreaks Of Hives Which Make Skin Look Burnt

For weeks now, I will have spontaneous outbreaks of hives (patches not dots) that feel and look like my skin is burned. Large patches and lines of hives. They appear at any time spontaneously. They are maddeningly itchy, hot and red. If I take a clariten they sometimes disappear, sometimes not. Sometimes I have scratched till I bleed. They appear on my legs mostly, but also on my arms and back. I don't have food allergies that I know of and I haven't changed any laundry detergent, etc.
Thu, 20 Feb 2014
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Hi. Thank for posting your concern at HCM

Urticaria OR hives can occur due to various causes like(to name a few):

-Infections(bacterial , viral, fungal)
-Drugs(NSAIDs/pain killers)
-Certain foods
-Cold temperature
-Cholinergic Urticaria:in response to strong emotions, exercise
-Physical Urticaria: dermographism, pressure (prolonged standing, sitting)
-In autoimmune disorders like SLE, RA etc.
-A few cases have no underlying cause and are known as idiopathic urticaria.

As a treating doctor i would have advice you to get few basic lab tests like Hemogram, stool for ova/cyst, Urine routine, Chest Xray.

An oral antihistamine like Fexofenadine OR Loratadine once or twice daily for a week would be suitable. They are non-sedating and wont affect your alertness level.

a topical soothing lotion like calamine would help you symptomatically.

If your Urticaria still does'nt get better you might require a short course of oral steroids.

take care
regards
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Spontaneous Outbreaks Of Hives Which Make Skin Look Burnt

Hi. Thank for posting your concern at HCM Urticaria OR hives can occur due to various causes like(to name a few): -Infections(bacterial , viral, fungal) -Drugs(NSAIDs/pain killers) -Certain foods -Cold temperature -Cholinergic Urticaria:in response to strong emotions, exercise -Physical Urticaria: dermographism, pressure (prolonged standing, sitting) -In autoimmune disorders like SLE, RA etc. -A few cases have no underlying cause and are known as idiopathic urticaria. As a treating doctor i would have advice you to get few basic lab tests like Hemogram, stool for ova/cyst, Urine routine, Chest Xray. An oral antihistamine like Fexofenadine OR Loratadine once or twice daily for a week would be suitable. They are non-sedating and wont affect your alertness level. a topical soothing lotion like calamine would help you symptomatically. If your Urticaria still does nt get better you might require a short course of oral steroids. take care regards