How should acute allergic urticaria be treated?
Disease description:
I am 26 years old. Recently, I have developed many transparent pimples on my body. My doctor diagnosed it as acute urticaria due to allergy. I'm a bit scared and would like to know how acute urticaria should be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The treatment of acute allergic urticaria should be prompt and comprehensive, mainly including:
1. Avoidance of allergens: The primary task is to identify and avoid exposure to substances that trigger allergies, such as foods, medications, pollen, etc.
2. Pharmacotherapy: Topical medications, such as calamine lotion, can relieve skin itching. Oral medications: Commonly used antihistamines include loratadine, cetirizine, etc., which can control allergic reactions and alleviate symptoms. If symptoms are severe, oral or intravenous corticosteroids may be required.
3. Symptomatic treatment: If severe symptoms such as chest tightness and difficulty breathing occur, immediate medical attention is needed, along with emergency treatment measures such as administration of epinephrine.
4. Etiological treatment: After symptom relief, allergen testing should be conducted to identify the specific cause of allergy, followed by desensitization therapy to prevent recurrence.
