GridHEALTH.id - The emergence of allergies in the form of red and itchy bumps is also known as hives, or in medical language urticaria.Included in one of the allergic skin diseases, urticaria that is too severe can interfere with a person's daily activities.This is why this disease cannot be underestimated and requires prompt and appropriate treatment, here are some tips for overcoming hives that allergy fighters can do.Hives are one of the most common forms of allergies that occur in Indonesia, as a result of a change in the reaction or response of the body's defenses that refuses and cannot tolerate substances that are actually harmless.Urticaria or urticaria is also divided into two types, namely acute and chronic, where acute lasts less than 6 weeks and often the cause is known, while for chronic ones it will last more than 6 weeks and 70% have no known cause.Based on the explanation from Prof.Dr.dr.Iris Rengganis, SpPD, K-AI in Bayer's Virtual Media Briefing on Allergies on Thursday (06/10/2022) stated that the cause of hives appears due to the presence of allergens.These allergens come in various forms, ranging from:1. Seafood (eg shrimp, tuna, and others)Also Read: Traditional Medicine Options Without Chemicals To Overcome HivesPlease note, there are several allergens that do not cause hives, but are often thought to be the cause, namely cold air, sunlight, hot air, and pressure on the skin.Someone who has hives will be able to know from the appearance of skin disorders, characterized by the presence of bumps, redness, and itching.Not even uncommon for allergy fighters, urticaria causes swelling of the face and rashes on the skin.With this condition, fighters need drugs that are prescribed and consumed according to the rules of use.For hives fighters, here are some tips for overcoming hives that can be applied, thereby helping to relieve this allergy.1. Identify and find out the cause of hivesAlso Read: Symptoms, Causes and First Steps To Take In Children Hives3. Take first-line treatment and drink immediately when allergies appearTreatment usually uses second-generation antihistamines, because they help suppress swelling and rashes, for example, urticaria drugs that can be obtained are cetirizine 10mg, terfenadine 120mg and 60mg, loratadine 10mg, astemizole 10mg, chlorpheniramine 4mg, and placebo.The choice of hives with second-generation antihistamines is because it quickly relieves allergy symptoms and is safe from side effects or adverse drug interactions.4. For chronic hives, long-term drug consumption needs to be evaluated for 3-6 months5. Tell and let others know the type of allergen suffered6. Make sure allergy medicine is everywhere and taken anywhereAlways have an antihistamine or prescribed medication in your purse, bag, home, office as an emergency medication to anticipate the unexpected onset of allergy symptoms, you must carry it everywhere.7. Don't scratch, diligently use moisturizer and take a shower oftenLoose clothing helps to avoid friction and pressure on the skin so it doesn't worsen the itching, so it is advisable to wear soft cloth clothing, not wearing tight belts, tight clothing, or ill-fitting shoes.Try following these 8 tips to overcome hives so that they subside faster and avoid swelling conditions on the face.(*)Also Read: Treating Hives With Home-style Natural Ingredients, Doesn't Have to be ExpensiveCheck other News and Articles on Google NewsAdjar Bobo Bolanas Bolasport BolaStylo Smart Shopping Girl Really Fotokita Grid Fame Grid Games Grid Health Grid Hot Grid Motor Grid Pop Grid Star Grid.ID Gridoto Hai Hits Hype iDEA Computer Info Intisari Intisari Plus Jip.co.id Champion Kids Kitchenesia MakeMac Motorplus Nakita National Geographic Nextren Nova Otofemale Otomania.com Otomotifnet.com Otorace Otoseken Parapuan Delicious Food Sportfeat Stylo Figure SuperBall Video Wiken Gridstore.id Gridvoice GRID Story Factory Gramedia.com Gramedia Digital KG Media