Your skin has different ways to react to external factors.  This happens when your skin thinks it has been attacked or is in danger. Urticaria is one of these remedies. Keep reading and we’ll tell you what kind of home remedies there are for hives.

Nodules of hives can only appear in one place or spread to different areas. In addition to itching, one of their main symptoms is redness of the skin. 

In this article, we want to give some home remedies for hives.

What is hives and what causes it?

This skin reaction called hives allergy can be caused by allergic reactions to some substances. It can also be caused by contact with toxic or irritating substances.

Many people suffer from it, for example, when it comes to poison ivy or poison sumac.

Other causes of hives are:

• Mosquito bites
• Bathing in cold water
• Sun exposure in the middle of the day
• Sauna
• Changes in temperature (being warm and cold, and vice versa)

Some people get this reaction when they eat certain types of foods. The most common are fish, seafood and dried fruits.

Others get hives after taking certain medications. A common example is patients with penicillin allergy.

For some, the rash erupts from stress, depression, or anxiety.

The symptoms of hives are:

• Bumpy or raised skin
• Swelling
• Burning or tingling
• Itch
• Redness of the skin

Home remedies for hives

The symptoms of hives usually go away on their own.  It may take a few hours or days. During that time, however, we must tolerate unpleasant symptoms.

The good news is that there are home sticks to deal with this problem. Above all,  they  reduce itching.

Let’s see what are effective home remedies for hives.

Onion

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, onion is a great treatment for hives. It may burn a little at first, but you’ll be grateful for the relief it brings.

• All you have to do is cut the onion into rings and rub into the itchy areas. 
• Hold it in place with a patch or bandage and allow to work for at least half an hour. If the area is very supple (knee, elbow, etc.), we recommend that you rub half of the onion into it and do not wash it off.

Cold baths

Sometimes your skin is very red and itchy too much. In this case, cold water or ice are great ways to treat your symptoms. Cold constricts blood vessels and prevents the secretion of histamine.

Remember, don’t put ice cubes directly on your skin or “burn” yourself. Wrap ice cubes in a thin cloth.

You can take a  cold shower or bath if the hives have spread a  lot.

Baking soda

You should use hand-warm water for this treatment. This is because it is the best temperature for dissolving baking soda.

• Fill the tub with water and add a few tablespoons of this invaluable substance.
• Immerse the damaged body part (or your entire body if you wish). Then let soak for 20 minutes. 
• Dry yourself thoroughly. Pat gently with a towel so you don’t irritate your skin more and more. 

Apple cider vinegar

This is commonly known in cooking. Thanks to its antihistamine properties, this product quickly reduces inflammation and itching. 

It also helps improve skin health. 

Do like this:

• If the hives have not spread too much, you can soak the cotton cloth in apple cider vinegar and use it as a bath.
• If the irritated area is larger, it is better to flour in a tub with cold water and apple cider vinegar for at least 20 minutes. 

Chamomile

In this case, we will enjoy the benefits of this tea internally. If you don’t have chamomile, you can use valerian or lime (these are also soothing herbs).

This is a great recipe if you have a skin reaction due to nervousness, stress, anxiety, etc.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chamomile flowers
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon honey

Manufacturing

• Add the chamomile to the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
• Bring to the boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
• Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Cool and sweeten with honey if desired.
• You can drink up to three cups a day.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties and reduces the symptoms of hives almost immediately. It relieves itching and helps the skin to heal.

Ingredients

• 2 dl baking soda
• 4.5 dl oatmeal

Manufacturing

• Mix baking soda and oatmeal.
• Fill your bathtub with hand-warm water, and add dry ingredients.
• Stir until dissolved.
• Bird in the tub for at least 15 minutes. 

Another option is to apply oatmeal directly to the affected area. If you do not have oatmeal, you can use cornstarch or talcum powder.

Aloe Vera

Of course, we wouldn’t leave out this awesome home art. It works for many skin problems.

Aloe Vera reduces symptoms, encourages healing, and prevents scratching and redness. This is important because scratching can damage your skin and cause inflammation.

• Simply cut the aloe vera leaf lengthwise. Then take out all the gel inside. You can apply this to the affected area.
• Allow the gel to dry on your skin.