How long will papular urticaria take to heal?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 12, 2024
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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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What should be noted about papular urticaria?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, associated with direct contact with irritants, mosquito bites, or flea bites. It is important to frequently disinfect clothing, bed sheets, and quilt covers by exposing them to sunlight. Try to avoid keeping small animals at home, visiting parks or areas with abundant plants, or sitting or lying on grassy areas. Treatment should be carried out in a standard manner. Some papular urticaria lesions might develop small blisters at their apex, which should not be scratched or ruptured to prevent infection. If ruptured, the area should be disinfected with iodine and the local wound should be protected. Additionally, avoid spicy and irritating foods and try not to stay up late.

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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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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.

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What causes papular urticaria?

Papular urticaria is a type of allergic reaction, often related to direct contact with irritants, or bites from mosquitoes, fleas, and other insects. It also relates to an individual's physical constitution; some people are more sensitive and may develop erythema or blisters in response to minor external irritants. This condition is also linked to one's home environment, such as frequently keeping pets or not regularly sunning beddings, which might harbor mold and mites. Once the condition occurs, it is advisable to regularly disinfect and sun-expose bedding, avoid contact with small animals, and stay away from parks or areas with dense vegetation. Topical application of anti-allergic medications can treat the condition. (Note: The doctor's answer is for reference only. Medications should be taken under the guidance of a professional physician, and self-medication should be avoided.)

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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.