Have you ever had a very itchy rash that spreads all over your body? This is called urticaria. Which is an allergic reaction by the body against a specific substance to which it has been exposed, which may be known or remain unknown. Urticaria is very common, affecting 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives. A single attack may occur from it, but sometimes it turns into a chronic disease, with very unpleasant symptoms. You can now get the latest treatment for urticaria with Dr. Inas Musa, a dermatologist at Perla Dermatology Clinic in Dubai.
Triggers:
There are many factors responsible for urticaria, the most important of which are: foods (especially: eggs, milk, cheese, chocolate, fish, spices, some fruits, preservatives, ..), medications (any medicine can cause it), post-infections ( pharyngitis, influenza, cold, ..), after insect bites, inhalation of pollen, animal dander, chemicals .. etc.
Symptoms:
After exposure to allergen, patient notices a bright red rash, slightly raised from the surface of the skin, very itchy, developing in the form of attacks where it appears and disappears within 24 hours, and it is very itchy as it hinders the patient from continuing his daily life routine, and disturbers sleep.
Risk factors:
Urticaria is dangerous if it develops to include the mucous membranes, as it leads to swelling in the mouth and eyes, and may lead to swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, causing obstruction of the airway and asphyxiation. Also, sometimes the hypersensitivity reaction is so strong that it causes what is called anaphylactic shock, which leads to hypotension, dizziness and loss of consciousness. Therefore, urticaria should never be ignored. Consult a doctor as soon as possible in case of feeling tired, shortness of breath or noticing swollen eyes and mouth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Determining the triggering factor is a cornerstone in preventing a new attack and in treating the current one. Unfortunately, the cause can be determined only in 50% of cases, and the rest remain unknown. When you visit Perla Dermatology Clinic, Dr. Inas Musa will help you find out the causative factor, as well as assess your condition, and choose the ideal treatment.
First of all, it is necessary to try to find out the triggering cause and stop exposure to it. There are many anti-allergic medications that range in strength and can be used depending on the severity of the condition. In severe cases, patient may need to stay in the hospital for monitoring and treatment, fortunately, these cases are rare. There are also modern techniques such as desensitization methods, and auto serum injections that can be tried in chronic and recurrent cases.
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