How to accurately determine the difference between urticaria and rubella?
Urticaria and rubella are both common skin diseases that share many similarities and can easily be confused. Therefore, if you want to accurately determine the difference between urticaria and rubella, you need to pay attention to the following aspects.
1.Cause
The occurrence of urticaria is usually caused by the skin tissue releasing a large amount of histamine after being exposed to an allergen or being irritated, causing the blood vessels to dilate and the fluid in the blood vessels to leak out, thus forming papules, blisters and other symptoms on the skin. Rubella is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus.
Causes of urticaria
The causes of urticaria are complex and commonly include food, drugs, chemicals, plant pollen, mites and other factors, among which food and drugs are the most common allergens. Once these allergens are inhaled or ingested, the body will mount an immune response, leading to the occurrence of hives.
The cause of rubella
Rubella is an acute infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. The virus is spread through the respiratory tract, including direct contact, droplet transmission, etc. The population is generally susceptible, mainly children and women, and long-term immunity can be acquired after illness.
2. Symptoms
Although urticaria and rubella both cause symptoms on the skin, their symptoms are actually different.
Symptoms of urticaria
The papules of urticaria are characterized by varying sizes and shapes. Skin papules present a typical edema type. The diameter of the papules is usually less than 4cm. The center is low and light red, often surrounded by a dark red ring. The number of papules varies. In severe cases, the degree of skin swelling increases.
Symptoms of rubella
The symptoms of rubella are usually caused by the immune system producing a severe inflammatory response after the virus enters the body, which mainly manifests as fever, rash, headache, joint pain, muscle pain and other symptoms. Symptoms of rubella are usually mild and symptoms usually resolve in about a week.
3. Treatment
When it comes to treatment, urticaria and rubella are also treated differently.
Treatment of urticaria
The main treatment for urticaria is to avoid contact with allergens. If you are allergic to food, you need to make dietary adjustments. Antihistamines or steroids can also be used to relieve symptoms.
Treatment of rubella
Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. Therefore, for viral infections, the way to treat rubella is to avoid viral infections. When symptoms are mild, you only need to pay attention to rest and diet. Routine vaccination of children can effectively control the spread of the disease.
4. Prevention
In life, urticaria and rubella can sometimes be prevented. We should pay attention to the following preventive measures.
Prevention of urticaria
Since the main cause of urticaria is contact with allergens, the way to prevent urticaria is to try to avoid various allergens, including food, drugs, chemicals, plant pollen, etc.
Prevention of rubella
The main measure to prevent rubella is to takeA vaccine with an effectiveness of over 99%. In addition, you should also pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid crowded environments and poorly ventilated places to reduce the incidence of rubella.
Summary
Urticaria and rubella are both skin conditions, and while they have many similarities, they also have many differences. In order to correctly determine the difference between hives and rubella, we need to understand their causes, symptoms, and treatments. At the same time, prevention by strengthening personal hygiene, diet, and preventing infection can also reduce the risk of its occurrence.
