Urticaria

Question 1

Urticaria - symptoms (4)

Answer 1

Itching
Red and raised skin
Central swelling surrounded by redness
Come and go, generally temporary

Question 2

Urticaria - extra questions (5)

Answer 2

Is there any weeping
Is the skin dry
Have you had this before
How painful is it
Do you have a fever

Question 3

Urticaria - explanation of diagnosis

Answer 3

Also known as hives and tends to be swelling of the skin caused by an immune response

Question 4

Urticaria - cause (4)

Answer 4

External triggers/irritants
Weather/sweating
Allergic reaction
Stress

Question 5

Urticaria - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)

Answer 5

Paracetamol for pain
Piriteze - non-sedating antihistamine, relieves itching and helps to reduce hives, 1 tablet per day

Question 6

Urticaria - lifestyle (7)

Answer 6

Do not itch the hives
Use cold damp flannel to soothe skin
Avoid triggers
Avoid scented products
Wear SPF50+
Dry and moisturise skin after showers
Avoid NSAIDs as they exacerbate hives

Question 7

Urticaria - when to refer (4)

Answer 7

Symptoms present for longer than 2 days
Fever
Swelling under the skin
Chronic