The medical term used for Hives is urticaria . Hives are generally defined as raised, itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin and appears in group and looks like pale red swellings. It can occur on the trunk and other part of the body. Some individuals suffer from " hives ." A skin reaction that results in slightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin and often are accompanied by itching. Below are given some home remedies for treating hives.
Homemade Hives Remedies
Calamine lotion is an effective remedy in hives. It relieve the itch. Other astringents that may help hives include witch hazel (especially chilled) and zinc oxide.
By dabbing milk of magnesia on the lesions, provides some relief in hives. As milk of magnesia is an alkaline solution it helps in removing the irritating itchy sensation.
To stop the itching in hives get 1/2 a tub filled with warm water, add 1/2 cup cornstarch and 1/2 cup baking soda. Soaking yourself at least once a day can make a lot of difference.
Oatmeal can be really useful for hives. Pour one cup of boiling water over one tablespoon oatmeal. Let it steep for thirty minutes. Strain it, and then apply the liquid on your hives with a cotton ball. This also works to relive bug bites.
Herbal manuals often list a poultice of the crushed leaves of chickweed as a remedy for itchy skin. Some people make a paste of water and cream of tartar and apply it to the hives, replacing it when the paste dries and gets crumbly.
Avoid the substances that trigger hives. If you know in advance that you will be exposed to a trigger, a preventive dose of antihistamine can prevent or minimize the hives.
Hives Causes
Hives may develop from:
Infections like illness or mononucleosis
Sun exposure or extreme cold
Emotional stress
Excessive perspiration
Medications
Pollen
Insect bites
Shellfish, nuts, milk, eggs, fish and other foods
Animal dander
Infections caused by viruses
