TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – hives is the result of an allergic reaction to something that is consumed. Not only from allergies, hives or itching may also be caused by stress conditions, clothing that is too tight, after exercise, illness, or certain infections. In addition, it can also be triggered by excessive exposure to hot or cold temperatures, even from irritation due to excessive sweating.
Someone who has a reaction allergy, his body will release histamine into the blood. Unfortunately, the histamine reaction causes swelling, and unbearable itching all over the surface of the skin.
In some cases, hives can heal and go away on their own. However, you can take medication steps as reported by the healthline.com page, to avoid other symptoms that may be more serious.
The first step, to find out if you really have hives, consult a doctor with a physical examination. In addition, the doctor may order blood tests or skin tests to determine what is causing the hives, especially if it is the result of an allergic reaction.
If the symptoms of itching are milder, you can relieve the annoying itching sensation with practical remedies, which can be done at home. For example, compress the skin surface with ice, to relieve irritation. Simply wrap a handful of ice in a towel and apply it on the itchy skin, hold for 10 minutes, repeat as needed.
Another treatment is bathing with an anti-itch solution. You only need to add an itching reliever product to the bath water. For example colloidal oatmeal specifically for bath solutions, or by adding two handfuls of baking soda.
During the recovery process, avoid certain products that can cause skin irritation, both soap and moisturizer. Choose a soap that is specifically for sensitive skin. The reason is, some types of soap can cause dry skin, which further aggravates the condition of hives.
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