Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – overview
Urticaria or hives is a relatively common form of allergic reaction that causes raised red skin welts.
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Urticaria :: Allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash
Histamine and other pro-inflammatory substances are released from mast cells in the skin and tissues in response to the binding of allergen-bound IgE antibodies to high affinity cell surface receptors.
Urticaria :: Non allergic urticaria – hives, urticarea, nettle rash
Mechanisms other than allergen-antibody interactions are known to cause histamine release from mast cells.
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Misconception
Angioedema is a related condition where similar types of swelling occur in a lower layer of the skin, mouth or throat. It is not identical to urticaria. They may, however, occur together.
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Types
Various types of urticaria, hives, urticarea, or nettle rash :
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Treatments
Oral antihistamines provide a good solution for acute urticaria.
Urticaria :: Hives, urticarea, nettle rash – Alternative Treatments
Oatmeal baths and anti-pruritic lotions can also be used to relieve the itching.
Naturopathy :: Methods for cure in Naturopathy
The methods applied for cure in Naturopathy are the following: –
Siddha :: Education system in Siddha in India
At present, there are seven Siddha institutions imparting education in Siddha System of Medicine in the country. Out of the seven, one Siddha Medical College is in the State of Kerala and the rest are in Tamil Nadu. Admissions are purely on the basis of common entrance test conducted by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu and by the Govt. of Kerala for the colleges situated well within the respective states.
Siddha :: List of Siddha Medical Colleges in India
Information about Siddha Medical Colleges in India