Hives (Urticaria): Causes & Treatment
Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Excessive histamine release, cause not always known, various triggers possible, e.g. allergies and intolerances, infections, physical or chemical stimuli, UV light. Therapy: Mostly anti-histamines, in more severe cases cortisone, if necessary leukotriene antagonists, immune suppressants, drugs against triggering infections, supportive measures such as cooling, ointments etc. Symptoms: wheals and … Hives (Urticaria): Causes & Treatment