Urticarial rash known to many people as a type of urticaria. As statistics show, about five percent of the population is affected by such a disease, and, as a rule, it does not bring much discomfort to people. Unlike other types of rash, this kind of disease does not cause severe itching. It is either weakly expressed or absent altogether. However, the skin with this disease has an unpleasant appearance.
Urticaria
Urticarial rash has similar symptoms to erythema. The affected parts of the body seem to be stung by nettles. Therefore, the rash has received a more common name - urticaria. It is worth noting that this is one of the most common skin diseases that can affect not only adults, but also children.
Types of rashes
In general, such a disease is usually divided into two forms:
- chronic;
- spicy.
The following types of rashes are known in medicine:
- Cold rash. It occurs due to low body temperatures, which adversely affect the human body.
- White dermagraphis. It manifests itself in the form of white longitudinal stripes that appear immediately after passing some object over the skin. Such a manifestation may be due to the fact that the nerves are too excited during the period of the disease.
- Red dermagraphysis. It manifests itself in the form of bright scarlet stripes located under the skin. Thus, the vessels react to irritations.
One of the forms of urticarial rash can be called afebric rashes that remain on the human body for a long time, may not even go away for several months. Also, the types of rash include the following:
- vesicular rashes;
- tuberous eruptions;
- papular rash.
Urticarial vasculitis
Urticarial vasculitis is an inflammation of the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, which manifests itself on the skin. Such a disease rarely manifests itself in the form of a rash, more often it is blisters or peculiar nodules that spread throughout the body. Often the disease is allergic in nature, and therefore the patient needs a complete examination.
If we talk about the external manifestation of the disease, then it is no different from a simple urticaria. The only difference is that the blisters last much longer on the skin, up to five days. More often the disease manifests itself in middle-aged women. But it is also possible that it will occur inmen.
Urticarial vasculitis can result from:
- taking medication;
- allergies;
- infection of the body.
Urticaria in infants
The appearance of a rash can also be observed in children. Most often, the reason for this is the ingestion of an allergenic substance into the child's body, which causes a similar manifestation of a rash - so to speak, the body is struggling with the problem. If we talk about children, then most often they have an acute form of urticaria. This disease can develop in a child of any age, starting from his birth. But, as practice shows, urticaria in infants appear extremely rarely.
The causes of urticaria in children include the following:
- infection in the body;
- food intolerance;
- temperature fluctuations;
- mechanical damage;
- drug allergy.
The rash in the baby begins to develop suddenly, the body temperature may rise and swelling may appear. On average, the disease is common in children from five months.
Adult Rash
Urticarial rash in an adult is different in that it appears unexpectedly and just as abruptly disappears. But if the disease begins to develop again, it can leave an imprint on the human body for several months.
It all starts with blisters of a red hue, which can subsequently turn pale or, on the contrary, darken. CharacterThe course of the disease depends on whether the person has an acute or chronic form.
Do not be afraid if large swelling appears around the eyes or genitals - this is typical for such a disease, as a rule, they do not cause discomfort to a person and pass quickly.
Urticarial rash treatment
During the appearance of a rash, a person may develop some other disease. The method of treatment depends on how developed the problem is. Most often, urticaria is a symptom of the disease. If the patient experiences a mild manifestation of the rash, then no treatment is required, usually everything goes away by itself. But doctors may recommend the following treatments:
- Taking antihistamines. The dose and drug is determined by the doctor. Most often, treatment should be done before bedtime.
- Wool is not recommended.
- It is not recommended to overheat.
- You can swim during the rash, but do not use hard washcloths.
- It is recommended to use herbal poisons that promote rapid healing.
- Diet may be prescribed.
- Don't use scented cleansers, prefer neutral cleansers.
Also, the treatment of a rash is possible with folk methods. With a mild degree of urticaria, you need to listen to these tips:
- It is better to give up morning coffee and replace it with a decoction from a string. In addition, a similar drink can be drunk throughout the day. You need to brew it the same way.as well as plain tea.
- If you continue to drink plain tea, you can add garden berry leaves to it.
- In order for the symptoms of urticaria to disappear sooner, it is recommended to drink celery juice. If you have a juicer, you can use it to make juice. You can also use a grater. Drink at least 1/3 cup of this juice per day. If you do not like it, then you can add carrot or beetroot juice to it.
- You can also eat fresh licorice root. Twice a day you need to bite off a small piece and, chewing well, drink it with water.
- For rubbing, you can use nettle infusion. If desired, you can add lemon juice to it.
Causes of urticaria
Urticarial rash is a symptom of hives and can be caused by various skin lesions. The causes of the rash may be as follows:
- insect bites;
- injections;
- combing;
- pressure.
In fact, the causes of the rash are not fully understood. But if we talk about the reasons from a medical point of view, then they are:
- Genetic predisposition.
- Diseases of internal organs.
- Sensitive skin.
- Intestinal problems or parasites in the body.
- Stress conditions.
Often such a disease is associated with a decrease in human immunity.
Symptoms of urticaria
What are the symptoms? The rash may appear suddenly and be clearly defined. Or maybe like thisa situation where the rash is almost imperceptible, but still present. For example, if you run a fingernail across your arm, a sick person will have a strip. If we talk about a he althy person, then after such a maneuver a red stripe will appear on the body, which will disappear over time. But if we talk about a person who has a rash, then he will form a scar that will disappear only after a few days. Various skin lesions can develop this disease.
If we talk about a chronic rash, then the patient may experience the following symptoms:
- weakness;
- heart rate increase;
- loss of appetite;
- malaise;
- malfunctions in digestion;
- appearance of bright blisters or rashes.
Rash Prevention
It is worth noting that if this type of urticaria caught you, this is not a reason to worry, as it often goes away on its own and does not cause discomfort to the sick person. But caution must be exercised during pregnancy, as an urticarial rash can harm the fetus.
There is no primary prevention of the disease. But the following measures of secondary prevention can be called:
- Avoid stress.
- When wiping with a towel, you only need to soak the body, do not rub it.
- Don't visit saunas and massage when you are sick.
- You need to give preference only to clothes made of soft fabrics that will not rub the skin.
- If you are treated with antibiotics, then you need to take drugs thatpromote normal bowel function.
- Sleep in a cool room.
- Any damage to the skin must be avoided.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of this disease is simple and accessible to everyone. But only a dermatologist or an allergist can make an accurate diagnosis, and he must prescribe treatment. As a rule, to determine the diagnosis, it is enough for the doctor to examine the patient's skin. If there is a suspicion of a disease, the harbinger of which was the urticarial rash, then the doctor may prescribe a comprehensive examination.
He can issue referrals to the following specialists:
- Gastroenterologist to exclude the development of gastritis diseases.
- An immunologist who will check the state of the immune system and, if necessary, select vitamins.
- To a parasitologist who, based on the results of the tests, will determine if any parasite has settled in the body.
- To an endocrinologist who will issue a referral for blood donation for analysis.
Remember! Self-medication can harm your he alth! Do not put off going to the doctor, even if the problem seems minor to you. Stay he althy!
