Home Remedies for Itchy Hives
Hives or urticaria are allergic reaction that appears on the skin due to side effects of some drugs, food allergy, allergens such as pollen, insect bite or even due to hormonal imbalance. We all have experienced hives or skin rashes at some stage of our life. Generally, it gets healed up within few hours and does not require any medical treatment. However, if it persists for long, it can be quite troublesome and cause great irritation and stinging pain around affected area.
One can resort to medical help for hives treatment or try certain home remedies that prove to be effective in giving some relief from the symptoms of hives. Generally washing the affected area with cold water or placing ice cubes on the surface proves to be effective. It is also advised to avoid food such as fish, tomatoes, soy extracts and dairy products as it may trigger hives in some people.
Applying milk of magnesia over the affected area can offer some relief from pain and discomfort. Moreover try to be calm and relaxed as stress is also said to aggravate the symptoms of hives. However, if the above home remedies do not cause significant relief, one should consult a doctor for proper hives medical treatment immediately.
January 7th, 2012 at 12:29 am
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