Hives (also known as urticarial and Nettle Rash) is composed of reddish itchy weals or swellings in the skin similar to those resulting from contact with stinging nettle. Urtica is the Latin word for nettle. The rash can vary in shape and size. It can be very itchy and usually goes away within 24 hours. Nettle rash may occur repeatedly or as a single episode.
symptoms
Nettle rash usually starts out as an itchy spot on the skin
After a few minutes, the weals develop into areas of reddish blisters of varying sizes
The rash usually lasts for about two to three hours and can then disappear only to return in a different place.
Causes
In about 90 percent of cases, there’s no apparent cause. Sometimes, however, it’s possible to identify the cause of nettle rash. It most commonly appears to be because of an allergic reaction.
Any of the following may trigger symptoms
A particular kind of food that triggers an allergic response. Eggs, nuts, strawberries and seafood are some of the common culprits.
Contact with pollen or fungal spores
Medicines, most commonly, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, Insect Bites
Infections, which may be caused by viruses, parasites or bacteria
Contact with plants such as stinging nettles
Contact with animals or creatures, such as stinging jellyfish
Physical stimuli, such as feeling cold or warm, sunlight, water, sweating or pressure
Substances, such as perfumes, preservatives, colourings, nickel or tar
Supplements that may help
Aloe Vera Gel applied to help soothe and heal – particularly helps with the itching
Nelsons Aconite when the attack is severe
Vitamin C (3 x 500mg per day) – to flush out toxins
Echinacea may act as a blood purifier, clearing the bloodstream of toxins
