The difference between papular urticaria and chickenpox

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 26, 2024
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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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Can people with papular urticaria take baths?

Papular urticaria is mostly related to contact with irritants or direct bites by mosquitoes. Generally, it is a type of allergic reaction. In most cases of papular urticaria, red papules appear on the surface of the skin, which are quite itchy. It is okay to bathe during this period, but some papular urticaria shows clear small blisters on the reddened skin surface. It is best to avoid bathing during the period when these blisters are present. Bathing can easily burst the blisters, leading to infection. This condition must be treated properly. Regularly sunning bed sheets and covers at home, avoiding contact with small animals, and staying away from places with many plants and trees are advisable.

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Radical treatment method for papular urticaria

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, mostly related to contact with irritants, or bites from mosquitoes and fleas, and also has a certain relationship with one's physical constitution. Therefore, there is no permanent cure for this condition; it can only be completely treated with appropriate medication during a flare-up. However, exposure to allergens could lead to recurrence, and the condition has a distinct seasonality, usually peaking in summer and less common in winter. At home, it is advisable to avoid keeping small animals. If there are small animals, they should be bathed and disinfected frequently. Try to avoid going to places with lots of flowers, trees, or insects, and ensure bedding such as sheets and duvet covers are frequently exposed to sunlight for disinfection. During treatment, it is crucial to bathe frequently and maintain personal hygiene.

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Severe symptoms of papular urticaria

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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How long will papular urticaria take to heal?

Papular urticaria is a type of contact allergic reaction, related to contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. Generally, this disease can gradually subside on its own within about a week to ten days without treatment. However, some patients experience severe itching after infection, and scratching may lead to the formation of small blisters and secondary infections in the affected area. Therefore, once infected with this disease, it is essential to undergo standardized treatment. Treatment may include oral and topical anti-allergy medications, which typically can cure the condition within about a week. After recovery, it is also important to prevent recurrence by avoiding areas with many mosquitoes, not keeping small animals at home, frequently sunning and disinfecting clothes, bed sheets, and duvet covers, and bathing regularly.

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Can papular urticaria heal by itself?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, with most allergens being relatively clear. It is related to contact with irritants or bites from mosquitoes and fleas. Generally, if the symptoms of the disease are mild, no treatment is needed, and it can go away on its own after a few days. However, if the symptoms are severe, such as the appearance of blisters or signs of infection, it is best to treat symptomatically. Commonly used oral and topical anti-allergy medications can be employed. It is also important to frequently expose clothes, bed sheets, and duvet covers to sunlight for disinfection to eliminate mites or fleas. Do not keep small animals at home, try to avoid going to places with many flowers and trees, refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods, and avoid staying up late.