How Do You Find Relief From Hives Or Wheals?
Most of us have experienced hives or wheals at one time. They usually occur due to an allergic reaction to some stimuli and are characterized by red, itchy, inflamed raised areas of skin. Certain medications, drugs, insect bites, foods and other allergens bring on hives by releasing histamines from cells which cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the deepest layers of the skin. This article will offer some tips for treating a flare-up of hives. Hives are caused by the body’s natural response to an allergen, so the best way to treat a simple flare-up is to use over-the-counter antihistamines such as Benadryl or Chlor-Trimeton. Temporary relief from hives can be obtained by using soothing cool compresses. Make ice cube compresses by placing ice into a cotton towel and leaving the compress on the hives for 4- to 5-minute intervals. The cold temperature shrinks the blood vessels and stops them from swelling and reduces the amount of the histamines released from the cells. Topical hydroco
