Getting Rid of Scars Caused by Hives

Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts that develop on the surface of the skin due to an allergic reaction. Hives can occur due to an allergic reaction to food or medicine. Some of the triggering agents that cause hives are:

• Animal dander such as dogs and cats
• Insect bites such as bed bugs
• Medicines
• Pollen, dust and weed
• Food such as eggs, milk, dairy products, fish and nuts

Hives can appear anywhere on the body and can appear in different size. Hives do not last for long, they can last anywhere from a few hours to a day, but can also recur for months if exposed continually to the allergen occurs. Hives are usually treated with antihistamines and cortisone creams. Home remedies such as cool compresses and oatmeal baths are also useful in treating hives. Once the hives disappear, scarring can occur sometimes, especially if you've scratched the hives too much. Below are some tips on how to get rid of scars caused by hives.

• Go to a dermatologist and discuss with the doctor on a scar removal plan. Nowadays there are plenty of scar removal techniques to choose from.
• There are many over the counter products available that helps in removing or reducing scars. But one needs to be aware of the fact that these products do not help in getting rid of scars completely, it usually lightens the scar to an extent.
• You can ask your dermatologist to prescribe an ointment to lessen the scars.
• For scars that are raised, steroid injects can be helpful. By using a steroid injection, the hollow skin area is filled with collagen. Note that collagen isn't permanent and hence this is a long line of treatment.
• Use skin gels such as Mederma and Alphahydroxy. These gels are very useful in treating scars. They contain effective formulas that help in removing scars.
• You can opt for cosmetic surgery if the scar is very deep. People who have recurring hives get severe and deep scars due to prolonged itching. A cosmetic surgery will help remove these deep rooted scars. Before you decide to go for a cosmetic surgery, do ample research on the clinic and the doctor and choose a well renowned cosmetic surgeon.
• Some home remedies work well to remove scar or at least lighten them. Some useful home remedies are:
• Using Aloe Vera twice daily will help reduce scars caused due to hives, the only catch with this remedy is that it needs to be applied on a wound that is fresh and only then will you see results.
• Lemon juice can be applied on scars, as it is a natural bleaching agent. Apply it 3 times a day and you will see your scars lighten.
• Vitamin E capsules are also good - break the capsule and apply the oil on scars at least twice daily.

These are some tips that will help in getting rid of scars caused by hives.