Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Exercise as a Cause of Urticaria (Hives).........................................................................................2
Pathophysiology of Urticaria (Hives)..............................................................................................2
Urticaria (Hives) Treatment.............................................................................................................3
Urticaria (Hives) Complications......................................................................................................3
Patient Education on Urticaria (Hives)............................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5
, Introduction
Urticaria (hives) is a prevalent dermatological disorder often associated with hives on
different body parts. It is generally attributable to various triggers and “presents with intensely
pruritic, well-circumscribed, raised wheals ranging from several millimeters to several
centimeters” (Schaefer, 2017, p. 717). The hives can manifest within minutes of exposure to a
particular trigger. Signs and symptoms develop depending on the underlying pathophysiological
processes, with proper treatment and education playing a critical role in improving disease
management and reducing complications.
Exercise as a Cause of Urticaria (Hives)
The possible cause of this patient’s condition is exercise. Rujitharanawong, Tuchinda,
Chularojanamontri, Chanchaemsri, and Kulthanan (2020) acknowledge that exercising elevates
body temperature and causes sweating, inducing urticaria. The resulting wheals, along with
urticaria eruptions and other symptoms, often disappear within one hour. On this note, patients
should try to avoid this trigger for better outcomes.
Pathophysiology of Urticaria (Hives)
The cellular mechanism implicated in the onset of this condition remains unknown.
However, there is evidence of high histamine levels once symptoms develop and shortly after
engaging in exercise. Buttaro, Polgar-Bailey, Sandberg-Cook, and Trybulski (2017) note that the
mast cells found on the skin produce histamine when one gets exposed to a particular antigen.
Precisely, the water found in sweat induces urticaria and its symptoms after interacting
chemically with sebum, creating a compound that functions as an allergen (Kounis, Kounis, &
Soufras, 2016). The reaction to this substance stimulates histamine release, which typically
occurs due to mast cell degradation. The resulting vasodilation causes hives on the affected skin
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Exercise as a Cause of Urticaria (Hives).........................................................................................2
Pathophysiology of Urticaria (Hives)..............................................................................................2
Urticaria (Hives) Treatment.............................................................................................................3
Urticaria (Hives) Complications......................................................................................................3
Patient Education on Urticaria (Hives)............................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................5
, Introduction
Urticaria (hives) is a prevalent dermatological disorder often associated with hives on
different body parts. It is generally attributable to various triggers and “presents with intensely
pruritic, well-circumscribed, raised wheals ranging from several millimeters to several
centimeters” (Schaefer, 2017, p. 717). The hives can manifest within minutes of exposure to a
particular trigger. Signs and symptoms develop depending on the underlying pathophysiological
processes, with proper treatment and education playing a critical role in improving disease
management and reducing complications.
Exercise as a Cause of Urticaria (Hives)
The possible cause of this patient’s condition is exercise. Rujitharanawong, Tuchinda,
Chularojanamontri, Chanchaemsri, and Kulthanan (2020) acknowledge that exercising elevates
body temperature and causes sweating, inducing urticaria. The resulting wheals, along with
urticaria eruptions and other symptoms, often disappear within one hour. On this note, patients
should try to avoid this trigger for better outcomes.
Pathophysiology of Urticaria (Hives)
The cellular mechanism implicated in the onset of this condition remains unknown.
However, there is evidence of high histamine levels once symptoms develop and shortly after
engaging in exercise. Buttaro, Polgar-Bailey, Sandberg-Cook, and Trybulski (2017) note that the
mast cells found on the skin produce histamine when one gets exposed to a particular antigen.
Precisely, the water found in sweat induces urticaria and its symptoms after interacting
chemically with sebum, creating a compound that functions as an allergen (Kounis, Kounis, &
Soufras, 2016). The reaction to this substance stimulates histamine release, which typically
occurs due to mast cell degradation. The resulting vasodilation causes hives on the affected skin
