How Is Urticaria Treated?
Your allergist first will prescribe medications, such as antihistamines, to alleviate the discomfort. Severe, complicated attacks of urticaria can be temporarily relieved by injections of epinephrine; although rare, in these cases, corticosteroids may be prescribed for a short period. Other drugs may be required for specific types of urticaria. If the cause can be identified, the best course of treatment is avoidance of the substance that triggers urticaria. If a problem with a specific food is strongly suspected, then it should be avoided. This may require a careful reading of packaged food labels and inquiry about ingredient in restaurant meals. Persons with solar urticaria should wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen lotions when outdoors. Loose-fitting clothing will help relieve pressure urticaria. Avoid harsh soaps and frequent bathing to reduce the problem of dry skin, which can cause itching and scratching that can aggravate urticaria. Vigorous toweling after a bath may p
