Summertime is a period of greater mobility, when we move from place to place, we get to know new areas, things, foods.... Holidays are also a time when we complain more often of skin complaints of unknown origin.
We can always try to alleviate the skin lesions using the methods of our grandmothers: a cold compress on the affected area or... onion juice to temporarily relieve the discomfort. However, when this does not help, it is worth reaching for medication. In addition to plasters, bandages and hydrogen peroxide, it is worth having oral medication to relieve the symptoms of urticaria in the first-aid kit.
These are mainly antihistamines, which act on histamine - a chemical found in our body. Histamine acts on small blood vessels, causing them to dilate. This in turn leads to swelling, redness and the appearance of unpleasant symptoms, as in the case of hives: swelling and itching on the skin. Second-generation antihistamines, such as loratadine, block histamine, causing the bothersome symptoms of itching and redness to ease.
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The original drug containing loratadine is Claritine® SPE, so whenever you notice itchy, unfamiliar lesions resembling flat 'blisters' on your skin, it is worth having it on hand. Importantly, during holidays, when we are distracted and unsystematic, the medication only needs to be taken once a day. The drug can be used in children over 12 years of age, as well as in drivers, as it does not interfere with concentration and in more than 98% does not cause a decrease in activity.*
*"In clinical trials designed to assess driving ability, loratadine did not cause impairment. However, in some subjects, there was very rare drowsiness that could interfere with the ability to drive and operate machinery in motion." - from the Summary of Product Characteristics of Claritine® SPE approved by the Ministry of Health.
