Question on Papular Urticaria

Papular urticaria is particularly caused by insect bites. It refers to a cluster of grouped, itchy papules or small blisters which are erythematous.

Medical term for hives is urticaria. There are many causes for urticaria.

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• Aromatherapy: Chamomile essential oil applied topically can help relieve symptoms.
• Diet: Identify and avoid all foods to which you are allergic or sensitive. To minimize the occurrence of hives, eat a varied diet and avoid eating the same foods more than more than once or twice each week.
• Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy Cream applied topically can also help.
• Herbs: Drink parsley or peppermint teas. Peppermint oil taken orally can also help.
• Homeopathy: The homeopathic remedies Apis mel., Nat mur., and Urtica Urens. are all useful for treating and preventing hives.
• Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz-bath, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. We suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. Please seek the advice of your alternative health care practitioner before undergoing these procedures to make sure they are appropriate for you.
  Purified water is essential for any hydrotherapy treatment.Remedies for Treating Chlorinated Bath Water, offers clear instructions and recommendations.
• Nutritional Supplementation: Hydrochloric acid secretions in the stomach are usually low in people with hives. Vitamin B complex deficiency is also common among hives patients. Therefore, supplementing with betaine hydrochloric acid (HCL) and vitamin B complex is highly recommended. Pancreatic enzymes taken three to four times daily on empty stomach, especially during the initial attack of hives, is also helpful, as are bromelain and vitamin C (also taken away from meals).
  During a hives outbreak, take two tablets of bicarbonate soda in water, and sip every 15 minutes until symptoms ease.
  To prevent a recurrence of hives, supplement with bioflavonoids and pantothenic acid, vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, and essential fatty acids.
• Topical Treatment: To the affected area, apply a mix of calamine lotion with beta carotene liquid, or a vitamin A capsule squeezed together with zinc oxide. If neither of these remedies is available, applying plain unflavored yogurt to the affected area might also help ease symptoms.
  Fresh coriander juice applied topically can also help relieve itchiness and inflammation.
• Alternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hives: Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Biofeedback Training, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Guided Imagery, Light Therapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Neural Therapy, Orthomolecular Medicine, Osteopathy, Oxygen Therapy (hydrogen peroxide applied topically and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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