What is Urticaria (Dhapar) and What are the Best Treatment Options?

Urticaria is commonly known as "skin allergy" or "dhapar" in Urdu and the Punjabi language in Pakistan. The medical terminology for "dhappars" or "skin allergy" is "Urticaria." These "dhapars" also known as urticarial lesions are slightly red or pink spots on the skin that come on suddenly within hours and resolve within 24 hours after taking any over-the-counter anti-allergic medication or antihistamines. Additionally, there are different kinds of Urticaria, and Alhamdulillah, at COSMETIQUE, we have the latest treatment options available anywhere in the world. We provide the best treatment of skin allergy "dhappars" or urticaria treatment in Lahore, Pakistan, using the latest antihistamines, and now Omalizumab or Xolair, which was previously available only in Europe and the United States.
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Xolair treatment of skin allergy or urticaria is the latest in the armamentarium of the most resistant cases, which do not respond to traditional and even higher doses of antihistamines and may need oral steroids to control their skin allergy or Urticaria. Since oral steroids are dangerous for long-term use, Omalizumab or Xolair is an extremely useful agent to control chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), or in simple words, the allergy or urticaria, whose cause can not be found and that has existed for more than six weeks duration. To schedule an appointment, please call us at 0300-477-0006 or 0301-477-0006.

Common Causes of Urticaria

Urticaria, a medical term for hives, is a skin condition characterized by red, raised, and itchy welts. Our dermatologists at Cosmetique Clinic are experts in explicitly diagnosing and treating urticaria. The exact cause of urticaria can be difficult to determine, but several known triggers can lead to an outbreak. So, if you're looking for urticaria treatment in Lahore, book an appointment with Cosmetique Clinic today and get the relief you deserve.

Some of the most common causes of urticaria include i.e.

Allergic reactions: Urticaria can be triggered by an allergic reaction. Anything can cause an allergic reaction, however, some common allergens include foods, medications, insect stings or bites, or other allergens.
Infections: Urticaria can be a symptom of certain infections, such as viral infections, streptococcal infections, and Lyme disease.
Physical triggers: Certain physical triggers can cause urticaria, such as heat, cold, pressure, workout, and sun exposure.
Autoimmune disorders: Some autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can cause urticaria.
Idiopathic urticaria: In some cases, the cause of urticaria cannot be determined and is referred to as idiopathic urticaria.