Hives in Children Treatment

Hives in children under the age of 16 is not common. When children do suffer from hives, it is often due to allergies. The outbreak typically remains for just a few hours. This is known as acute hives, and a relevant hives in children treatment is required to alleviate symptoms. Children usually experience outbreaks of hives on an occasional basis. The cause may be allergic as well as non-allergic.

Hives in Children 

The development of hives in children can be an isolated event without any systemic reaction, or it can be a prelude to the development of an anaphylactic reaction.

Allergic Reactions Hives

Allergic reactions hives typically occur as raised wheals on the skin, which can be extremely itchy. These swellings may be red, white, or pale yellow, and they can appear anywhere on the body. They usually appear on the belly, neck, back, or  face, and the outbreak may last as little as a few hours or much longer in the case of chronic hives.

Hives in Children Causes

Hives in children is triggered by numerous factors, including allergies, viral infections, and some non-allergic triggers; however, in nearly 50% of the cases, the trigger is unidentified. Symptoms of hives are the same in children as they are in adults. 

Treatment for Hives in Children

Before treating hives, it is necessary to determine the trigger and avoid it. The allergic trigger could be foods, insects, or other allergens. Rubbing or unnecessarily touching the affected area may cause the wheals to blister, which can increase the level of itch, pain, and distress.

Viral Hives in Children

Though not very common, children can develop hives in response to a viral infection, which is called viral hives. If this occurs, you should consult an urticaria doctor promptly.

How Long Do Hives Last in Children?

Hives do not last long in children and typically disappear on their own within a few hours. However, it is  possible that the child could develop chronic hives, sometimes in response to another disease. Chronic hives last more than six weeks and appear more than twice a week.

How to Treat Hives in Children

If the child suffers momentary attacks of a hives then you should take the steps mentioned above. However, if the hives are persistent and accompanied by other issues, such as difficulty breathing or a change in heart rate, then it might be a sign of a more serious problem and you should seek medical treatment immediately.

Symptoms of Hives in Children

  • Colored and inflated wheals appear on the skin 
  • Itching, burning sensation, or stinging sensation 
  • In some cases, lesions may appear in various sizes and anywhere on the skin
  • If not cured in time, the situation may aggravate, and several smaller welts may merge to form one larger welt

 

 

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