Best homeopathic medicines and treatment for Urticaria (Hives): Types, causes, symptoms

       Urticaria is a skin infection that appears due to some allergic and physical reactions. It includes itching welts, eruption, and burning sensation. Urticaria is also known as Hives. It mostly started from a small area of the body to a large area. Urticarial symptoms become chronic if they are not treated at the early stages. If Urticaria is not treated well then it becomes worse to a life-threatening condition that is known as anaphylaxis. In this blog, we will discuss the best homeopathic medicines and treatments for Urticaria.

Types of urticaria:

Urticaria is classified into different types. The most common types of Urticaria are the following:

• Acute Urticaria
• Chronic Urticaria
• Physical Urticaria

Acute Urticaria is the most common type of Urticaria. These symptoms are cured in less than six months. Acute Urticaria is caused by medications, some internal diseases, and insect bites. Other symptoms related to Acute Urticaria, are infections, or consuming foods such as fish, eggs, berries, nuts, chocolates, or tomatoes. Some medicine such as ibuprofen, certain painkillers, and aspirin is also causing acute Urticaria. Acute Urticaria affects the fingers, toes, face, and neck.

Chronic Urticaria is another type of Urticaria. This type shows a long-lasting effect that is more than six weeks. The actual symptoms of chronic Urticaria are still unknown. This affects especially the immunity system that’s why it is known as an autoimmune condition.

.Physical Urticaria is related to some physical reason. It is caused due to environmental factors or any allergic factor. Some common types of physical Urticaria are the following:

• Papular Urticaria (Due to insect bites such as mites, fleas, mosquitoes, bed bugs, or carpet beetles.)
• Cold Urticaria (Due to cold air)
• Dermatographic Urticaria (Due to rubbing or scratching the skin)
• Solar Urticaria (Due to exposure to the sun)
• Cholinergic Urticaria (Due to allergic reaction)

Causes of Urticaria:

     The main cause of Urticaria is an allergic reaction. Allergy is defined as a hypersensitive reaction toward a specific substance. In the case of urticaria, these allergic reactions occur due to different reasons. Such as certain medicines like antibiotics, products like fish, nuts, etc. Some other main causes of urticaria are the following:

• Allergens are the common factor of urticaria. Due to an allergic reaction, our body releases histamine(a protein). As a result, capillaries leak fluid that accumulates in the skin like small bumps. These allergens are occurred due to some antibiotics, medication, food, cosmetics, etc.
• Physical causes include exposure to the sun, rubbing or scratching the skin, temperature changes, anxiety, exercise, sweating, etc.

Symptoms of Urticaria:

Some common symptoms of Urticaria are the following:

• Skin lesions: Due to Urticaria, skin lesions appear on the skin. These appear in patches that may lead to itching. These patches become red, or pink. It may also be caused by blotches, tiny spots, and raised and thin lines.
• Rashes on skin: Other symptoms are swelling of the affected skin, plaques, or papules, and bumps. These bumps are red or pink and expand on the skin from time to time.
• On different parts of the body: Urticaria symptoms usually appear on the face, arms, trunk, and legs. Papular urticaria is caused due to insect bites like spider bites. This is mostly affected the legs. Some allergic and sensitive symptoms appear on the face that caused lip swelling. Urticaria symptoms are cured in six months but sometimes its symptoms are long-lasting.

Best homeopathic medicines and treatment for Urticaria

      Homeopathic medicines and treatment for Urticaria are indicated based on individual symptoms. It treats all skin infections without any side effects. Homeopathic remedies are effective in all mild, acute, or chronic conditions. In urticaria treatment occur in two main steps. Firstly cure the severeness of disease and secondly cure the chronic symptoms of the disease. Homeopathy does not just cure the disease but also gives immunity to future attacks of the disease. Some of the common homeopathic medicine and treatment for Urticaria are the following:

Apis Mellifica:(Best homeopathic medicines and treatment for Urticaria)

Apis Mellifica is one of the best homeopathic medicines for urticaria with burning and frequent itching on the skin. This is also used for urticarial eruptions that cause stinging pain and skin become highly sensitive. These symptoms are worse in heat and give relief in cold air. This is especially helpful when insect bites cause urticaria.

Urtica Urens and Astacus Fluviatilis:

Urtica Urens and Astacus Fluviatilis are two highly recommended medicine for Urticaria. These both are indicated based on symptoms. Urtica Urens is used to treat Urticaria that appear in the same season and environment and excessive burning on the skin. It also helps in the treatment of rheumatism. Astacus fluviatilis is recommended for urticaria with liver problems and has itching over his whole body.

Sepia Succus and Rhus Tox:

Sepia Succus and Rhus Tox are recommended medicines for urticaria that are caused when exposure to cold. These people are sensitive to cold. Rhus Tox is used for urticaria that causes a smarting and itching sensation. Sepia Succus is indicated for urticaria due to cold air and gets relief with warm conditions.

Natrum Mur:

Natrum Mur is indicated for urticaria that becomes worse during exercise. This is used for large hives on the skin. This is indicated for itching and burning sensation. It is also the best remedy for solar urticaria.

Sulfur:

Sulfur is recommended for urticaria which becomes worse when exposed to heat. This causes eruptions of the skin. It is also helpful for urticaria with itching and burning sensation. It is especially used for itching at night.

Bovista Lycoperdon and Calcarea Phos:

Bovista Lycoperdon and Calcarea Phosphorica are recommended for urticaria with eruption caused due to cold water. This is also known as water-induced urticaria. Bovista Lycoperdon is helpful in urticaria with diarrhea that occurs because of waking in the morning time. Calcarea Phosphorica is also recommended for urticaria with eruption caused due to cold water.

Dulcamara:

Dulcamara is highly suggested for urticaria with frequent itching that leads to urticarial eruptions. This is also indicated for urticaria that arises due to a cold and wet environment.

Conclusion:

    Homeopathic treatment and medicine can be a great way to reduce utricaria. If you are looking for an alternative to traditional medicine, homeopathy may be the right choice for you. Dr. Qammar Kammal is a qualified homeopath and can help you find the right treatment for you. Follow Dr. Qammar Kammal on social media to keep up to date with the latest news and advice on homeopathic treatment.