How to prevent skin allergy?
Get to know skin allergy triggers (urticaria) and how to prevent them
Learn effective ways to prevent skin allergies and keep your skin healthy.
How to prevent skin allergies (Urticaria)1?
If the cause of hives can be identified, the first thing you should focus on is avoiding known triggers. Common causes of urticaria include: 1
- Blood transfusions
- Bacterial infections
- Latex
- Physical stimuli: such as hot or cold exercise, or sun exposure
- Certain food: such as nuts, eggs and shellfish
- Medicines: such as antibiotics, aspirin and ibuprofen
- Pollen
- Pet dander
Skin allergy treatments
Antihistamines are a frequently recommended treatment for hives (urticaria). 1
They work by blocking the effect of histamine, a chemical in the skin that can cause allergy symptoms.1
In addition to antihistamines, your allergist may recommend cold compresses or anti-itch salves to ease the symptoms.1
Severe episodes of urticaria may require temporary treatment with a corticosteroid medication or an immune modulator. If your reaction involves swelling of your tongue or lips, or you have trouble breathing, your allergist may prescribe an epinephrine (adrenaline).1
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References
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Hives (Urticaria). www.acaai.org. 2014
- Telfast 120 mg and Telfast 180 mg PIL revision date November 2020.
