In the video: Dr. Ramit Maoz Segal, doctor of allergy and clinical immunology explains about urticaria/edited by: Ziv Steiner
One in five people may develop urticaria - a disease that manifests itself in a skin rash.
It is characterized by itchy lesions that appear unexpectedly and disappear in the same way.
Dr. Ramit Maoz Segal, doctor of allergy and clinical immunology, senior at the Autoimmunity Institute at Tel Hashomer Hospital, came to the studio to explain the disease in detail.
What is urticaria?
"It is a skin disease that consists of lesions that look like stings.
They are itchy, annoying and significantly impair the quality of life.
Sometimes real swelling may also occur, such as very swollen lips or eyes.
It is a disturbing and unpleasant disease."
What causes acute urticaria?
"It is an immediate allergic reaction to drugs or food, which can sometimes be life-threatening.
The second type is chronic urticaria, which is urticaria that lasts continuously for six weeks or more."
What is the difference between urticaria and other rashes?
"Other rashes consist of lesions that remain on the skin for several hours.
They do not migrate and look different.
The lesions of urticaria are very clear, and they really look like bites."
"It is common in young men, or rather young women, aged 20-40"/ShutterStock
Who is at risk of contracting the disease?
"It's a common disease. We're talking about 1-2 percent of the general population and that's a lot. "It's common in young men, or rather young women, aged 20-40, but it can appear at any age, including children and adults."
There is something that can be done to avoid From the disease?
"This is the question of the questions.
One should live without stress, but we live in the State of Israel.
In any case, there is no unequivocal answer to this, but it is always recommended to live a healthy lifestyle."
Finally, do you have any tips on how to live with the disease?
"I recommend not waiting.
I hear about a lot of patients who walk around without knowledge and listen to advice on the net.
It's a shame to waste precious treatment time, it is recommended to get an inquiry and receive treatment.
In addition, it is not recommended to receive steroids for a long period of time."
Contact to Dr. Maoz Segal at ZAP Doctors
The article is courtesy of ZAP Doctors
Dr. Ramit Maoz Segal, doctor of allergy and clinical immunology, senior at the Autoimmunity Institute at Tel Hashomer Hospital. Phone: 077-9977275
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