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Urticaria (Hives)

bothSkin

Hives, itchy welts, allergic skin reaction

📚 Educational Reference: This page summarizes commonly referenced homeopathic considerations for urticaria (hives). It does not constitute medical advice. Individual case-taking is essential for proper homeopathic treatment.

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Overview

Urticaria is commonly addressed in homeopathy both acutely and constitutionally. The specific triggers, appearance, and modalities of the hives guide remedy selection.

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Key Symptoms Often Considered

  • Raised itchy welts
  • Burning and stinging
  • Rapid appearance and disappearance
  • Swelling of lips or eyes
  • Triggered by food, cold, or stress
  • Worse scratching
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Common Modalities

Generally Worse

  • Heat
  • Scratching
  • Night

Generally Better

  • Cold applications
  • Open air
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Remedy Considerations (Educational)

These remedies are commonly referenced in homeopathic literature for conditions with similar symptom patterns. Proper remedy selection requires complete case-taking.

Apis MellificaCommonly Used

Stinging burning, edema, worse heat, better cold

Urtica UrensCommonly Used

Violent itching, burning, after shellfish, with joint pains

Rhus ToxicodendronFrequently Indicated

Worse cold wet, better warm applications, restless

Natrum MuriaticumOften Considered

After exertion, itching worse heat, chronic, with grief

DulcamaraOften Considered

Worse cold damp weather, after getting wet or chilled

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⚠️ Educational Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Homeopathic remedy selection requires individualized case-taking by a qualified practitioner. Self-treatment is only appropriate for minor, acute conditions. For chronic or serious conditions, professional consultation is essential. This page does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis.