Do hives ooze or look like blisters?

Appearance of hives

Although it is quite rare, it is completely true that sometimes hives can be so badly aggravated that they may cut open and ooze. This is a condition that would only be reached if you have neglected them very badly, or if you have been attacked by some sort of virus or active insect or organism that causes hives in the first place. Once you find that your hives have opened up, you would need to consult a doctor immediately, as the risk of skin infection increases manifold when this happens. A doctor will also be able to tell you the reason your hives have opened up and become blistered or oozing.

In order to not allow yourself to reach this state, however, you can adopt a variety of home remedies that will soothe and cool down your hives. The best is to rub calamine lotion all over them. This will provide considerable relief. For further cooling relief, you can mix together chilled milk and powdered oatmeal and apply this to the affected area. This will also help with reducing the itching sensation. It is important for you to know that once your hives have opened up, it is unwise to apply any of these things. It is better to apply an antiseptic agent such as a mix of turmeric powder and clarified butter. This will help with healing and not have any other side effect either.

answered by G M

Hives are red welts that appear on various parts of the body. They appear when your body reacts to something that you have eaten. In some cases medication can cause the allergic reactions. You can see them on your skin as small red blisters. They often cause itching. What is interesting is that hives often appear for no reason. This may be caused because of something that you have consumed. They cause itching and result in welts. Often these welts go away on their own without any need for medication. In most cases the hives last for as long as six weeks and sometimes as less as a few hours. However, if you notice that hives recur repeatedly, then it is advisable to consult your doctor. In some cases people suffer from hives on a regular basis. This condition is known as chronic urticaria.

However, the basic symptom of hives is the itching that you experience. They do look like small red blisters. But they do not ooze. If you have blisters on your body that are oozing pus, you should certainly consult your doctor at the earliest since this could be a symptom of some other medical condition. You can use some warm water to clean the blisters. Ensure that you do not touch the blisters.

answered by G R