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Measures to Manage and Prevent Development of Hives-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of hives as follows: Cold environmental temperature can dry the skin out, which can initiate a hives response. Having an indoor humidifier can help adding moisture to the environment around, prevent drying of skin, and prevent activation of hives. Extremely hot environments can also dry the skin out, initiating activation of hives. Maintain an ideal internal temperature always, to prevent fluctuation between extremes. Sudden changes [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Development of Hives-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of hives as follows: Individuals with history of hives must avoid having any beautification indoor plants and flowers, to prevent exposure to pollen and flare-up of hives. Having the maintenance of filters on your heating systems and air conditioners performed on schedule and replacing them timely can help avoid exposure to pollen and dust mites. Maintain a diary for food and medication allergies and update [...]

Measures to Manage and Prevent Development of Hives-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on measures to manage and prevent development of hives as follows: Regularly apply moisturizing cream to the involved skin. You can also apply coconut oil, sesame oil, olive oil, or jojoba oils to moisturize the irritated skin. Moisture prevents excessive drying of skin and hives activation. Have stock of OTC antiallergy medications readily available at home can help, as intake of medication at the earliest notice of hives activation can help prevent [...]

Risk Factors for Development of Hives-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for development of hives as follows: Genetic predisposition: Some individuals are genetically predisposed to present with hives, with no clearly defined trigger. Hormone changes: Changes in the body hormone secretion and resulting imbalance can also act as a trigger for activation of hives. Women, owing to the hormone changes during menstruation, abnormal menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause, are more prone for flare-up of hives due to this trigger. Steroid [...]

Risk Factors for Development of Hives-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for development of hives as follows: Environmental temperature: Exposure to extremes of temperatures and sudden change in environmental temperatures, with quick moves from cold to warm and vice versa can result in activation/worsening of hives. Chronic stress: Individuals with history of chronic unrelieved stress can have excessive steroid hormone production in their body to help stress management. Steroids have the potential to reduce antibody production and compromise immunity. Compromised [...]