Hives is also commonly called as urticaria. These are red or pink pustules or weal’s that appear on the skin due to allergic reaction mainly to drugs or food. These allergic reactions generate chemicals called histamines that can make the skin to swell up. It is also found that hives are more common in people with fair skin. Hives can occur at any part of the body and any skin surface, throat, face, back, leg, arm but usually they are more common on the palms and soles of the feet. The most common symptom of skin hives is itching, burning and stinging along with redness. The best treatment for hives is to identify and control the triggering factor. Treatment is not needed for mild hives as they tend to go disappear away with time. There are several medications available for treating hives however home remedies for hives are best as there is no guaranteed cure or treatment to control hives attacks by medications. Also with continuous treatment and medication, some sub-populations tend to become resistant losing their effectiveness and then requiring new medications to control attacks and making the patient addicted to that drug.
Home remedies for hives include hives treatment by eliminating the triggering factor. It is very necessary to find the cause of allergic reaction. Once you found out the triggering agent, it becomes very easy to fight the battle. Hives treatment by using cool compression may help to provide some relief from the pain and itch. Hives treatment by using calamine lotion grant relief from the itchy feeling and is effective in providing instant relief. Applying alkaline solution like milk of magnesia on the affected area can remove the irritating itchy sensation. There are herbal teas that can help to cope with hives by calming our nerves. Drinking peppermint or passionflower tea is very good apart of this chamomile, valerian and catnip can also be tried to soothe the nerves. Another way to control itching is by filling half a tub with warm water and adding half cup cornstarch and half cup baking soda. Soaking yourself at least once a day can make a lot of difference. Hives can be treated by applying aloe Vera gel or vitamin E oil to the affected area at least twice a day. Drinking nettle tea that is made by two teaspoon of powdered stinging nettles along with honey or lemon to add flavor to the tea can benefit a lot, Consuming cayenne pepper capsules help in healing. Also vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc provide quick relief.
Hives are caused by many different things. For few people, they are an allergic reaction. But they can be caused by things besides allergies. Heat, cold, exercise, certain foods, infections, certain medications, and stress are just a few of the most common causes of hives. Home remedies like use of ice to cool it and protection against excessive heat, avoid wearing tight clothes and jewelry can prove to be very helpful in controlling hives.
