‘Cholinergic urticaria’, a chronic disease in which prevention is more important than treatment
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In summer, ‘cholinergic urticaria’ often occurs due to temperature difference, so caution is required. .[사진=게티이미지뱅크]More and more people complain of itchiness due to the hot summer weather. In general, when we scratch our skin in summer, it is when we are bitten by mosquitoes or insects, but in summer, ‘cholinergic urticaria’ due to temperature difference often occurs, so caution is required. .
What is cholinergic urticaria?
Cholinergic urticaria is characterized by wheals that do not last more than 24 hours, such as those that swell when bitten by an insect. It often occurs between May and July, and the skin is very itchy and swollen enough to show a clear red or white border. It is characterized by a smaller size than normal hives, and in most cases, several lesions the size of millet occur. It is mainly observed in the torso and disappears within 1 to 2 hours. In severe cases, it is often accompanied by sweating, abdominal pain, and dizziness all over the body, so caution is needed.
Cholinergic urticaria is known to be experienced by 15 to 20% of the population at least once in their lifetime. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, 7 out of 100 patients visiting a hospital with chronic urticaria in Korea are diagnosed with cholinergic urticaria. It is no longer an unfamiliar disease to me. In many cases, typical symptoms of cholinergic urticaria appear even when exercising to sweat or bathing in water of about 43 ° C for 20 to 30 minutes.
Treatment and prevention of cholinergic urticaria
Prevention of cholinergic urticaria is more important than treatment. This is because it is a chronic disease that recurs even after treatment. First of all, avoid excessive exercise, hot saunas and steams, and hot baths. Emotional stimulation or increased body temperature due to stress also affects the triggering of symptoms, so it is good to be psychologically stable. When symptoms appear, antihistamines can be taken to treat them.
As it is a disease closely related to immunity, maintaining a regular lifestyle is helpful for treatment and prevention. Avoid fatty and spicy foods that cause heat in the body, and avoid drinking alcohol as it dilates blood vessels. Another way to prevent cholinergic urticaria is to keep the temperature constant. It is recommended to avoid taking a hot bath or sauna, and avoid excessive exercise that raises the body temperature a lot. In addition, it is necessary to make an effort to control the mind so as not to feel severe anxiety and stress.
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