Hives (Urticaria) in Children

Urticaria (hives); It is considered a relatively common skin condition characterized by the development of wheals, angioedema, or both.

Although it is a condition that usually occurs once in childhood and heals spontaneously after a few days or a few weeks, sometimes it can be observed that it does not improve for a long time. Most cases in the pediatric age group are acute and can heal spontaneously.

Acute Urticaria: Urticaria lasting less than 6 weeks

Chronic Urticaria: Urticaria that lasts longer than 6 weeks

When one or more stimuli cause the release of high levels of histamine and other chemicals, our metabolism may express its response as urticaria. The main stimuli are;

• Food allergy and intolerance
• Contact with certain plants, animals, chemicals and latex
• Exposure to cold water or wind
• Hot, sweaty skin from exercise, emotional stress, or eating spicy foods
• Reaction to a medication, insect bite or sting,
• Wearing scratchy or tight clothing,
• Infection,
• Suppression of the immune system

When you observe the stimuli that trigger your symptoms, you will be more likely to avoid these stimuli. Our team, which deals directly with your immune-mediated-chronic-persistent urticaria, will ensure your recovery with a permanent solution.

! The use of menthol-containing creams, antihistamines and steroid-cortisone for care purposes is common. When the benefit-harm ratio is evaluated, steroid and similar chemical applications have very negative consequences.