Urticaria

What is URTICARIA

Itchy rashes and pain in the areas like eyes, throat, cheeks, lips, hands, neck genitals then you may be the sufferer of “Urticaria” which is a very common skin disease. So it is not to be ignored and doctor should be consulted. Urticaria may lead to some serious health complications like difficulty in breathing or allergic reactions to heart and lungs. In the case of chronic urticaria, people are more prone to immune system disorders like systemic lupus erythematous, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac diseases.
Urticaria is also known as hives which appears as raised, itchy rashes on the skin. Hives can of varying shape like round, rings or large patches. This is an allergic manifestation on the skin. Generally this condition is uncomfortable for doing daily activities and also interferes with sleep.

Symptoms of URTICARIA

1.In urticaria, rashes occur on face, arms, trunk and legs.
2.There is a condition called as angioedema which occurs in urticaria. Angioedema results in the burning or pain around the areas like eyes, cheeks, lips, hands, genitals and feet may occur in the cases of urticaria.

Types of URTICARIA

1.Acute urticaria:- It develops suddenly and lasts less than six weeks.
2. Chronic urticaria:- It occurs in very rare cases, when rashes persist more than six weeks or months or years.