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Urticaria
Natural remedies
Urticaria, also known as hives or nettle-rash, usually
develops quite suddenly and can spread quickly. This skin rash tends to
burn at first and be very itchy.
Most often, hives resolve without specific treatment in a few days. In some cases, they don't. You should consult a practitioner if the rash doesn't go away. Chronic urticaria refer to hives that persist for 6 weeks or more.
Finding the underlying cause of urticaria is necessary before trying any urticaria remedy. External remedies can help in a short term to relieve itching and get rid of the rash. However, an internal therapy will achieve much better results in a long term.
Urticaria are caused by the release of histamine. They can be the result of an allergic reaction (in most cases) but also an autoimmune trigger.
The main causes of hives are:
Hives are often caused by the release of histamine due to allergies. This is why a proper diet could definitely help in many ways.
The most common allergens are:
Don't forget to drink plenty of water to cleanse your body, especially your bowels and liver.
Urticaria Remedies: Herbs
Most often, hives resolve without specific treatment in a few days. In some cases, they don't. You should consult a practitioner if the rash doesn't go away. Chronic urticaria refer to hives that persist for 6 weeks or more.
Finding the underlying cause of urticaria is necessary before trying any urticaria remedy. External remedies can help in a short term to relieve itching and get rid of the rash. However, an internal therapy will achieve much better results in a long term.
Urticaria: Causes
First you really need to figure out what triggers hives to find the right urticaria remedies for you. Did you try to eliminate some foods from your diet and have you noticed any change? Do you get urticaria every time you feel stressed? Do you have a sluggish liver?Urticaria are caused by the release of histamine. They can be the result of an allergic reaction (in most cases) but also an autoimmune trigger.
The main causes of hives are:
- Food allergies
- Drugs such as aspirin and penicillin
- An insect bite or a sting
- Extreme temperature
- Excessive scratching
- Emotional pressure / stress
- Poor digestion
- Liver malfunction
- Intensive exercise involving sweating
- A common cold or a hidden bacterial infection
Urticaria Remedies: Nutrition
Hives are often caused by the release of histamine due to allergies. This is why a proper diet could definitely help in many ways.
Which foods to eliminate from your diet?
There isn't any definite answer as it depends on each individual. Nevertheless, there are foods that usually aggravate urticaria for many people.The most common allergens are:
- Shellfish, milk, strawberries, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat
- Foods containing additives, preservatives, flavorings, and stabilizers
What to eat?
- Foods rich in good fats such as fish, seeds, nuts (except peanuts)
- Foods rich in vitamin C to help with the allergy
- Foods rich in fibre for a better internal cleansing
Don't forget to drink plenty of water to cleanse your body, especially your bowels and liver.
Urticaria Remedies: Supplements
- Essential fatty acids found in fish and vegetal oils. Evening primrose oil is one of the best one because it contains GLA which is anti-inflammatory. It is good to alternate different types of oils to get the benefits from each of them
- A supplementation of vitamin B12 can help treat urticaria
- Vitamin C to prevent allergic recurrences
- Curcumin because of its anti-inflammatory properties
- Betacarotene if urticaria is due to an overexposure to solar radiation
Urticaria Remedies: Herbs
- Stinging nettle
- Lavender or chamomile if the cause of urticaria is stress
- Peppermint reduces inflammation and pain
- Mint relieves itching
- Herbs that rejuvenate the liver, such as Milk Thistle
Urticaria Remedies: Homeopathy
- Apis if urticaria involves swelling, itching, burning
- Urtica urens if urticaria is triggered by exercising or overheating
- Rhus toxidendron if hives involve blisters
Urticaria: External Remedies
- Apple cider vinegar applied on the skin several times a day (approximately 1/3 apple cider for 2/3 water)
- Cabbage leaf or raw onion compresses can help relieve itching
- A warm Epsom salt bath several times a week (no soap, nothing else than salts) is also beneficial. You can replace Epsom salt by baking soda or uncooked oatmeal
- Vitamin E is urticaria healing if applied at least twice a day
Urticaria: Other Advice
- Do not scratch urticaria as it slows down healing. Apply cool wet compresses instead to soothe the skin and prevent scratching.
- Dab the affected area with milk of magnesia or massage with coconut oil to relieve itching
- Avoid exposure to cold because cold can be an allergen for your skin
- Sunlight and fresh air is healing. But be careful of sunburns because the affected skin is more sensitive
Urticaria: Useful Links
- Urticaria and thyroid problems (Dr. David Derry)
- Exercise-Induced Urticaria (hives) (Familydoctor.com)
- Urticaria (from M. Scott Linscott, M.D)
Comments from the community (4)
"Lots" on 2012-01-29 at 16:22:28
I have had chronic urticaria for 6 months now and find Doxepin a relief for the autoimmune condition, coupled with eating a LOW salicylate diet. The diet makes a massive difference to the severity of my hives. I also try to eat as much alkaline ash forming foods to reduce acidity in my body and take sun chlorrela tablets to help detox. I find aloe vera also helps to cool the stinging and itching.
"Katey" on 2012-01-10 at 19:08:10
Thank you for this resource. I have been suffering from chronic hives for over 12 years, and this has been the most comprehensive, easy to follow resource I have found on the internet. Thank you!
"urticaria" on 2011-05-30 at 18:52:40
I have had chronic hives for almost 10 years now. I also have been on several medicines hoping for relief and just get disappointed. My hives are lupus related. Would like relief, everything and anything triggers my hives, heat, sun, clothes to tight any kind of agitation if anyone has a remedy. Please contact me. dena001@hotmail.com
"Urticaria" on 2011-04-14 at 04:01:47
I had chronic Urticaria in 2000 all over my entire body. I was prescribed various ointments, tablets, blood tests nothing worked until a neighbour gave me menthol and cortisone ointment she used, which was the only thing that helped with the heat and itching. After 10 weeks or more could no longer handle it and was prescribed prendersone which eventually shut it down. It has reoccured every year since but only in small patches. I would like to try some of your remedies to see if they will help. I have 3 patches 12cm by 5cm in three places and across the back of head going past my ears at present which is driving me crazy! Heres hoping. Anne McDonald. Auckland New Zealand
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