A typical sign ofurticaria in children is the papules that appear on the skin somewhat in relief and may be more or less reddened. The child who has hives cannot control the itching and has a burning sensation, as if he or she has been stung.
Pimples can appear, disappear, and migrate to different parts of the body and present in different forms.
What are the causes of urticaria in children? They can be several, including certain foods, certain medications, but other triggers should also be considered.
Among foods and drugs: peanuts, eggs, shellfish, penicillin, aspirin, anticonvulsant drugs.
Another type of urticaria isdermographic urticaria, that is, produced by physical stress on the skin. It presents with hives derived from skin scratching, rubbing, and sometimes caused by too-tight clothing.
Cold-induced urticaria, where hives on the skin appear as a reaction to the cold.
- Exercise-induced urticaria, where hives originate from the very practice of exercise.
- Solar urticaria, where hives appear from exposure to the sun or even light from a lamp.
- Chronic urticaria, where the occurrence of hives is not due to a specific cause, but rather spontaneous.
All children can get hives, but certainly those with allergies are more likely.
How is urticaria diagnosed in a child?
Diagnosis and treatment of the different types of urticaria are fairly routine, although there may be variations based on the severity of symptoms, the age of the child, and the child’s medical condition.
Once the triggers, such as a food or medication, have been identified, it will be imperative to prevent the child from taking them again by informing the parents of the resulting risks.
Antihistamine drugs may be used in the treatment of urticaria, and in some cases of children with respiratory problems, the physician may use adrenaline , which is useful both to avoid respiratory risks and to alleviate symptoms such as itching and skin irritation.
To alleviate the symptoms of urticaria in children, and reduce itching, it is good to follow some steps alongside therapeutic treatment:
- Make sure that the child does not scratch, increasing the symptom of itching.
- Use light, cool clothing to cover body parts affected by hives
- Wash the child with mild soap briefly and warm water.
- Avoid exposing the child to the sun.
- Choose histamine-free foods for the diet.
