Severe symptoms of papular urticaria

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 21, 2024
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Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction associated with direct contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. Generally, this condition does not cause severe symptoms. Most commonly, it results in red papules and severe itching on the body, with occasional small blisters. If these blisters burst, disinfection with iodine can prevent infection. In some cases, if the blisters are large and burst, leading to infection, this may cause fever or other symptoms that require symptomatic treatment. It is advisable to frequently expose clothes, bedsheets, and covers to sunlight for disinfection, and to avoid keeping small animals at home or visiting areas with dense vegetation.

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The difference between papular urticaria and chickenpox

Papular urticaria is a type of red wheal that appears on the body after an allergic reaction, and may be associated with small blisters. It often relates to contact with irritants or insect bites. This condition is not contagious and can be cured in a short time with proper treatment, including the use of anti-allergy medications, although it may recur. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus infection, and is highly contagious, spreading through contact and air between individuals. It generally results in small blisters all over the body, especially on the scalp, and may be accompanied by fever symptoms. Chickenpox usually provides lifelong immunity, meaning that once a person has it, they are unlikely to have it again.

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How long does papular urticaria heal by itself?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, mostly related to contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes, fleas, and similar insects. Typically, it causes red wheals to appear on localized areas of the body, often topped with a small secondary lesion or blister. Most cases involve itching. Generally, papular urticaria can resolve on its own within about a week without treatment. However, if the symptoms are severe, and the blisters are large, scratching them open can lead to infection, which will prevent natural healing. It is best to treat papular urticaria as soon as it appears using antiallergic medications either topically or orally, which usually lead to a quick recovery. After recovery, it is crucial to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle habits, avoid keeping small pets at home, stay away from areas with dense vegetation, and ensure bedsheets and covers are sun-dried to sterilize and kill germs.

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Can urticaria papulosa heal by itself?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic disease, generally with mild symptoms. It manifests as red wheals with small blisters on top. Most cases do not require treatment and will subside gradually over time. It is advisable not to scratch these small blisters as breaking them can lead to infection. It is recommended to frequently expose clothes, bed sheets, and quilt covers to the sun for disinfection to eliminate mites or insects. Avoid contact with small animals and places with abundant flowers, plants, and trees. Also, avoid spicy and irritating foods and do not stay up late. Typically, conventional medications can completely cure the condition within about a week. Paying attention to diet and lifestyle habits is generally sufficient.

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Does papular urticaria fear wind?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, associated with contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes, fleas, and other insects. Therefore, papular urticaria is not affected by wind, and wind exposure does not worsen the condition or make it contagious. This disease is different from common measles or viral infectious diseases. It can be completely cured with antiallergic medication, but it does have a tendency to recur. After clinical recovery, it is important to regulate one's diet and lifestyle, avoid staying up late, minimize anxiety and stress, abstain from spicy and irritating foods, avoid keeping small animals at home, stay away from areas with abundant plants, and ensure regular sun exposure and disinfection of bed linens and covers.

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Can people with papular urticaria eat fish?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, related to direct contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. During treatment for this condition, it is generally advised to avoid eating spicy foods, fish, and shrimp, as these can aggravate allergic diseases by inducing inflammation or worsening itching. Severe scratching may also lead to the formation of small blisters, which, if burst, could potentially cause bacterial infection. Therefore, this disease must be treated formally. It is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from staying up late, and avoid places with a high presence of mosquitoes and fleas. Pets should not be kept in the home; if pets are present, it is crucial to maintain their hygiene and regularly disinfect and expose bedding and covers to sunlight.