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Can I take a shower during the early stage of urticaria?

Aug 11, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
In general, whether individuals with early-stage urticaria can take a bath should be determined based on the severity of symptoms. If symptoms are mild, taking a bath is usually acceptable. However, if symptoms are severe and skin lesions are present, bathing is not recommended. To minimize discomfort during the early stage of urticaria, water temperature should be controlled to avoid being too cold or too hot. A mild沐浴 product should be selected, and the duration of bathing should not be excessively long.

Generally, whether one can take a shower during the early stage of urticaria depends on the severity of symptoms. If the symptoms are mild, showering is usually acceptable; however, if the symptoms are severe and skin damage is present, showering is not recommended. Detailed explanations are as follows:

If symptoms are mild during the early stage of urticaria, with only a few wheals and slight itching and no skin damage, a quick shower with warm water is acceptable. However, it is important to avoid using harsh shower products. After showering, the skin should be dried promptly to maintain dryness and comfort, which generally will not exacerbate symptoms.

When symptoms are severe during the early stage of urticaria, characterized by large areas of wheals, intense itching, or skin damage and exudation caused by scratching, showering may irritate the damaged skin, worsen discomfort, and increase the risk of infection, thus hindering skin recovery. Therefore, showering is not advised.

To reduce discomfort during the early stage of urticaria, water temperature should be controlled during showering, avoiding water that is too cold or too hot. Gentle shower products should be selected, and showering time should not be too long. In daily life, wearing loose, cotton clothing to reduce skin friction is also recommended.

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