urticaria, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

Cholinergic urticaria Doctor, for the past three months, whenever I enter environments with significant temperature changes or consume hot food and drinks, or if I feel slightly warm, tense, or excited, I experience intense pain throughout my body, particularly in my hands, feet,...

Infectious erythema Hello, Dr. Wu. My daughter is 5 years old. On September 29, we suddenly noticed red spots on her face, arms, legs, back, and buttocks. These spots are not raised, do not itch, and she has no fever. We took her to the first clinic, and the doctor said it was al...

The body exhibits unexplained erythema that sometimes appears and sometimes disappears? The most recent incident of unprotected sexual intercourse occurred on January 21, 2018. Around February 12, 2018, I developed subtle erythema (systemic, but not including above the neck, the ...

There are small red bumps on the foreskin and testicles that do not itch, but there are small red bumps on the body that are very itchy! Hello doctor, I have been experiencing itching for over three weeks. I have visited dermatology and hospitals, but nothing seems to help, and i...

Can individuals with urticaria get their ears pierced? Hello, I am considering getting my ears pierced, but I have been dealing with chronic urticaria for the past two years. I am concerned that getting my ears pierced may lead to complications related to my condition. I would li...

Red rashes on the arms that have persisted for 2 years, with periods of improvement and worsening? During my sophomore year in college, I often stayed up late due to assignment demands, which led to the occasional appearance of red rashes on my body. These rashes were neither itc...

Chronic urticaria I experience recurrent episodes of itching every day, mostly at night, and I scratch until my skin is covered in welts! After a few hours, the welts disappear, but this has been happening repeatedly for one to two years... It seems to have developed into chronic...

What foods can be consumed with urticaria? Hello doctor, I started experiencing symptoms of urticaria in mid-July of this year. Initially, I had severe itching at night that kept me awake, and the symptoms worsened after showering. I consulted a Western medicine doctor who confir...

Body rashes can be itchy? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing itchy rashes on my body for some time now. The symptoms include red rashes that become white and scaly after a while, affecting both my limbs and body, but they are not very dense and can only be noticed upon close...

It occurs at night? Hello, doctor. Last week, I visited a clinic due to a cold, and the doctor prescribed medication for three days. By the third day, my cold was mostly resolved, but I started experiencing symptoms of urticaria (hives). On that day, I had eaten eggs, and I had a...

Long-term treatment of chronic urticaria? Hello Dr. Lee! I am a patient with chronic urticaria. Previously, while I was on medication, my hives improved and did not reappear, so I stopped taking the medication. However, once I stopped, they recurred. I would like to ask, is it ne...

Medications for urticaria (hives) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing recurrent skin allergies and itching lately, and my doctor diagnosed me with chronic urticaria. Previously, it would flare up during seasonal changes or after taking hot showers for several months. However, ...

Steroid-induced hypopigmentation Eczema or urticaria on the face has been recurring. After seeing a doctor and using a corticosteroid cream, I noticed that certain areas where the cream was applied became whiter than the surrounding skin, which looks quite odd. Will this loss of ...

The effectiveness of antihistamines has decreased? Hello, doctor! I have been suffering from chronic urticaria for 7 years. During this time, I have taken "Xingzhimin" (an antihistamine) to manage my symptoms, but recently its effectiveness has decreased. I switched to ...

What is the difference between urticaria and urticarial vasculitis? I have never been allergic to anything, whether it be food, temperature, or other factors, but starting on the evening of August 16, my neck began to itch, and soon after, I developed a rash of hives. I consulted...

Developing a rash after taking antihistamines? Hello Dr. Lee: I have been suffering from chronic urticaria for many years, and this summer the itching has become unbearable. I started taking antihistamines again. Although the large areas of swelling have disappeared, small patche...

Urticaria issues? I previously visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with urticaria. I followed the doctor's advice regarding what to avoid, but the symptoms have persisted for two to three weeks, with flare-ups and remissions. Recently, I've been consuming meat, veg...

Skin rash, non-painful and non-itchy? In recent days, I have been experiencing red rashes on my arms that are flat, of similar size, and not painful or itchy. They feel slightly warm and do not exceed ten centimeters in area. They disappear after a few minutes, typically appearin...

Urticaria with itching, followed by swelling, pain in the hand, and muscle weakness? A month ago, I started developing itchy bumps on my skin. I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with urticaria and prescribed pills and ointment, but there was no improvement. Instead, the c...

Could this be vascular urticaria? Hello doctor, two weeks ago I went to see a doctor because I had many small bumps on my chest and back. The doctor diagnosed it as folliculitis, possibly due to taking steroids for a cold. However, upon reflection, I think it might be related to ...