Main Diseases dictionary Skin, nails, hair

Urticaria (hives)

Is a vascular reaction of the skin marked by the transient appearance of smooth, slightly elevated papules or plaques (wheals) that are erythematous and that are often attended by severe pruritus.

Symptoms:

Batches of red or white welts (wheals), usually on the face, trunk, arms or legs
Welts that vary in size, change shape, and appear and fade repeatedly as the reaction runs its course
Itching, which may be severe
Swelling that causes pain or burning (angioedema), especially inside the throat and around the eyes, cheeks, lips, hands, feet and genitals
A tendency for signs and symptoms to flare with triggers such as heat, exercise and stress
A tendency for symptoms to recur frequently and unpredictably, sometimes for months or years

Preliminary plan:

Dermatologist appointment
Allergologist and immunologist appointment
Complete blood count (CBC)
Urinalysis
Stool analysis - Protozoans and Helminths (microscopy)
Blood test:
- Urea (BUN)
- Creatinine
- Glucose
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
- Alanine transaminase (ALT)
- Bilirubin (total, direct)
Blood test for specific IgE antibodies to substances that can cause contact allergy:
- Local anesthetics
- Hormones
- Work-related allergies
Blood test for specific IgE antibodies to substances that can cause atopic allergy:
- Inhalation screening panel
- Food screening panel