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• Method 1 of 5: Avoiding the Allergens
• Method 2 of 5: Using topical remedies
• Method 3 of 5: Using supplements
• Method 4 of 5: Relieve stress
• Method 5 of 5: Understanding hives
• Tips

Hives, also called hives or urticaria, is a type of skin rash that results from an allergic reaction to a certain substance - an allergen - in the atmosphere. Although the cause of hives is not always known, it is often a reaction that follows when the body releases histamine - as it does, for example, with allergic reactions to foods, medicines or other allergens. Releasing histamine can also sometimes be in response to infections, stress, sunlight and temperature changes. Hives usually appear as small, swollen, itchy red patches on the skin and can appear as a single patch or as clusters of multiple patches. Hives, if left untreated, usually disappear within a few hours, but can then be replaced with new ones. If you want to try to cure hives at home, there are several natural ways you can do that.

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Method 1 of 5: Avoiding the Allergens

1. Understand what causes hives. Anyone can get hives. About 20% of the population will have to deal with it at some point. In allergic reactions, certain skin cells, such as mast cells (mastocytes) that contain histamine and other chemical messengers such as cytokines, are stimulated to release histamine and other cytokines. These increase leakage from the tiny blood vessels in the skin and cause the swelling and itching that hives are so known for.
2. Avoid allergens. The first step in treating hives is to avoid the source of the allergic reaction. Knowing what that source is, which in most cases is true, you should remove the substance causing the allergic reaction from the skin or the atmosphere. Common allergens that are easy to identify include poison ivy, insect bites and stings, wool clothing, cats and dogs. Try to avoid these and other known allergens as much as possible.
   • Some cases of chronic hives require some detective work to figure out the specific culprit.
   • Other common causes include foods, drugs, chemicals such as acetone, polymers such as latex, a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection, hair or dander from pets, plants, and physical stimuli such as pressure, temperature, and exposure to sunlight.
3. Protect yourself from pollen. There are cases where certain substances from the atmosphere can cause hives. If pollen causes you allergic reactions, try to avoid getting out as much as possible in the morning and evening - because the most pollen is in the air. Also keep windows and doors closed on these parts of the day and do not hang your clothes outside to dry. When entering, immediately put on “inner clothing” and wash your “outer clothing” immediately.
   • Using a humidifier can sometimes help too.
   • It is also sometimes necessary to avoid other common airborne irritants as much as possible, including bug sprays, tobacco smoke, wood smoke, and fresh tar and paint.

Method 2 of 5: Using topical remedies

1. Use a cold compress. Since skin irritation is the main symptom of hives, you should treat the skin to help relieve hives. Grab a clean cotton towel and dip it in cold water. Squeeze out the excess water and place the towel over the affected areas. Let the cloth sit for about ten minutes and then re-submerge the cloth to make sure the water stays cool, so the skin will stay cool as well.
   • You can use the cold compress for as long as it takes to relieve the hives.
   • Don't use too cold water, as this can actually make hives worse in some people.
2. Opt for a homemade oatmeal bath. Oatmeal is one of the best natural remedies for treating the itchy, irritated skin associated with hives. Grab a cup of organic oatmeal (plain) and put it in the food processor or coffee grinder and grind the oatmeal until it has become a thick powder. Once it's ground to a fine consistency, you can add one or two cups of oatmeal to a bath of cool or warm water. This will turn the water white and make it thicker. Take a bath and stay in it for as long as you want. Repeat this treatment as often as necessary.
   • Do not use hot or cold water for this, as this often causes the hives to become irritated.
   • You can also add up to four cups of milk for additional irritation relief.
3. Make a pineapple compress. Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple that can help limit the swelling of the hives. Crush a pineapple, fresh or canned, and place the pulp on a thin cotton towel. Pull the four corners of the cloth together and tie them with an elastic. Place the damp towel with pineapple in it on top of the hives.
   • If you are not using the pineapple compress, you can keep it in a closed container in the refrigerator. Apply this method as often as needed, but replace the pineapple every 24 hours.
   • You can also apply the pineapple chunks directly to the hives.
   • Bromelain is also available as a supplement. You can also take these supplements to help fight hives.
4. Make a paste of baking soda. Baking soda can be used to provide relief from the itching caused by the hives. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Try it first with a few drops of water and stir well. Add more water later if necessary. Use your fingers or a soft spatula to spread the paste over the hives. Use this method as often as needed, then rinse it off again with cool water.
   • You can also use tartar if you have one. Make the paste in the same way as described above and apply it as often as needed.
5. Try vinegar. Vinegar contains several healing nutrients. You can use any kind of vinegar for this. Pour a teaspoon of vinegar into a tablespoon of water and stir well. Use a cotton ball or napkin to apply the mixture to the hives. This will help relieve the itching.
6. Use nettle. Nettle has been used as a medicine for hives since time immemorial because it is a natural antihistamine. You can make nettle tea, eat it or take it as a supplement. To make a cup of nettle tea, add a teaspoon of the dried herb to a cup of hot water. Let it withdraw and cool for a while. Dip a cotton towel in the nettle tea, squeeze out the excess and place the damp towel on top of the hives. Do this as often as necessary.
   • As for supplements, you can take six 400 mg tablets a day. If you want to eat nettle, you need to steam the plant and then eat it.
   • Keep the nettle tea that you have not used in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Do not keep the tea for more than 24 hours.
7. Apply calamine shake. Calamine shake is a mixture of zinc oxide and zinc carbonate. To provide relief from the itchiness, you can apply it to the hives as often as needed. Rinse the calamine shake from the skin if the itching subsides or if you want to re-apply.
   • You can also use milk of magnesia or bismuth subsalicylate for hives. These are both alkaline and therefore help relieve the itching.

Method 3 of 5: Using supplements

1. Opt for rutin supplements. There are a number of herbs and supplements that have a natural anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory) effect. Rutin is a natural bioflavanoid found in citrus fruits and buckwheat. It can help limit inflammation and swelling by reducing leakage from blood vessels.
   • The recommended amount of rutin is 250 mg per 12 hours.
2. Take quercetin. Quercetin can also be effective in reducing inflammation and swelling. It is a flavanoid that is derived from rutin in the body. Eat more fruits and vegetables, such as apples, citrus fruits, onions, sage, parsley, cherries, grapes, blueberries, blueberries, and blackberries, to add more quercetin to the diet. You can also drink more tea and red wine or use more olive oil to increase their intake. You can also take quercetin as a dietary supplement.
   • Quercetin is more effective than the prescription drug cromoglicic acid (Nalcrom) in blocking histamine release, which will also help against hives.
   • If you are going to take the supplement, ask your doctor what dosage is recommended for your case of hives. The amount of the dose can differ from case to case.
3. Try coleus forskohlii. Coleus forskohlii is a plant native to Southeast Asia that is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. Research has shown that it can limit the release of histamine and leukotrien from mast cells when you are affected by hives.
   • It is generally stated that you should take between 100 and 250 mg of coleus forskohlii per day, but there are no strict guidelines. Ask your doctor which dosage is best for you.

Method 4 of 5: Relieve stress

1. Relax. While it is not clear exactly how stress and hives are related, people with stress do seem to be at an increased risk of hives. Lower the stress level by trying to relax. Set aside some time each day for relaxing activities. Think, for example, of a nice walk, reading, gardening or watching television.
   • What is "relaxing" is incredibly subjective. Find something that makes you happy and relaxed and do it daily.
2. Try deep breathing exercises. Deep breathing exercises have been shown to relieve stress. Lie flat on your back. Put pillows under your knees and neck to make sure you are comfortable. Place your hands, palm down, on your stomach, just below the rib cage. Place your fingers together so that you can feel as they expand and know that you are doing the exercise correctly. Take a deep, slow breath by expanding your belly, breathing just like a baby breathes - from the diaphragm. Your fingers should spread apart while on the stomach.
   • Make sure to breathe from your diaphragm; not from your rib cage. The diaphragm creates suction that pulls more air into the lungs than breathing from the rib cage can.
3. Practice positive reinforcement. Positive affirmations are phrases you say to yourself to help relieve stress and lift your mood. When you say these sentences, use the present tense and repeat them as often as you can. Examples of positive affirmations include:
   • "Yes, I can do this."
   • "I am successful."
   • "I'm getting well."
   • "I feel better every day."
   • Some people write their positive affirmations on sticky notes and stick them around the house so that they can help them relax each day.

Method 5 of 5: Understanding hives

1. Recognize the symptoms. The symptoms and appearance of hives can be very short-lived and last for only a few minutes, but they can also last for a very long time. The symptoms and appearance of hives can last for months and years. Hives can occur on any part of the body, although they are usually raised, itchy bumps that appear in areas exposed to the allergen.
   • Usually the hives are rounded, although they can also “fuse” into a large, irregularly shaped spot.
2. Diagnose hives. The diagnosis of hives is generally straightforward and only requires a visual examination. If you have not been able to find the allergen that is causing you hives, the doctor can run tests to determine what is causing your hives. He / she can do this by taking an allergy test that examines skin reactions to a variety of substances.
   • If this method doesn't work, a blood test and a skin biopsy may be required to examine the skin under a microscope.
3. Take medicines for hives. Antihistamines are usually used for mild to moderate hives. These can include over-the-counter medications or prescription antihistamines. Examples of this are:
   • Analgesic antihistamines such as brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine and diphenhydramine.
   • Non-analgesic antihistamines such as cetirizine, clemastine, fexofenadine and loratadine.
   • Over-the-counter corticosteroids in nasal sprays and prescription corticosteroids such as prednisone, prednisolone, cortisol and methylprednisolone.
   • Mast cell stabilizers such as cromoglicic acid.
   • Leukotrien antagonists such as montelukast.
   • Local immunosuppressants (tacrolimus) and pimecrolimus.
4. Get medical help. In rare emergencies, hives can cause throat swelling and require epinephrine. Epinephrine can also be used as an adrenaline auto-injector (Epipen / Jext / Anapen) for people who are severely allergic to certain substances and need epinephrine to prevent anaphylaxis - anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can occur with or without hives . The symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction include:
   • Skin rashes that may or may not be accompanied by hives, itching, and flushing or pale skin.
   • A feeling of warmth.
   • Feeling like there is a lump in your throat.
   • Wheezing or other breathing problems.
   • A swollen tongue or throat.
   • A high heart rate or pulse.
   • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
   • Dizziness or fainting.

Tips

• Just to be on the safe side, you should try local remedies on a small area first so that you can be sure that the skin will not react to them. If there is no reaction after five to ten minutes, you can apply it to the hives.
• Do not apply these remedies to children under five years of age unless under the supervision of a doctor.
• If hives become a chronic or long-term problem, you can ask your doctor to refer you to a specialist. An allergist will examine you to determine the cause of the allergic reaction. In allergy tests you will be tested for allergies to foods, plants, chemicals, insects and insect bites or stings.