Urticaria occurs when a trigger causes high levels of histamine and other chemical messengers to be released in the skin. These substances cause the blood vessels in the affected area of skin to open up (often resulting in redness or pinkness) and become leaky.

What causes urticaria?

Urticaria occurs when a trigger causes high levels of histamine and other chemical messengers to be released in the skin. These substances cause the blood vessels in the affected area of skin to open up (often resulting in redness or pinkness) and become leaky.

Can chronic urticaria lead to death?

A person with chronic urticaria may have hives every day for months or years. It is not possible to catch hives from another person. However, in some cases, hives occurs with a contagious infection. If a person has hives, they have a risk of developing a life threatening condition called anaphylaxis.

What happens if urticaria is not treated?

Acute urticaria and angioedema can be part of the clinical spectrum of anaphylaxis and thus present a lethal risk if left untreated. Chronic urticaria (CU) on the other hand is a disease with major negative impact on the patients’ daily activities and can therefore worsen their quality of life.

How do I stop hives from coming back?

Lifestyle and home remedies

  1. Avoid triggers. These can include foods, medications, pollen, pet dander, latex and insect stings.
  2. Use an anti-itch drug available without a prescription.
  3. Apply cold.
  4. Take a comfortably cool bath.
  5. Wear loose, smooth-textured cotton clothing.
  6. Protect your skin from the sun.

Is urticaria related to liver?

You can also develop hives from stress, certain infections, animal dander, materials such as latex, and insect stings. They can also be a sign of a more serious health problem, such as liver disease.

Can hives be a symptom of something serious?

While hives can be a general annoyance, it’s rarely a sign of something serious and is simply a temporary reaction to an allergy. However, allergic reactions can be life-threatening, and hives may accompany more serious reactions like anaphylaxis.

Can vitamin D deficiency cause hives?

Decreased serum vitamin D concentrations have been linked to disturbances in immune function and may contribute to the development of chronic hives and other allergic diseases.