Hives home remedies

Hives also known as utricaria is a skin condition which tends to leave rings and patches all over the body.  This condition can be due to an allergic reaction, extreme temperatures, heredity, or hyper sweating. Try these home remedies to treat hives –

• If an allergic reaction is the cause for hives, then keep a not of the allergic substance and avoid it completely to prevent hives.
  
  
  
• To get relief from the pain and itching apply cold compresses over the affected areas.
• Drink herbal tea prepared form peppermint or passionflower tea. This will help to ease your condition, and handle stress which is considered one of the triggering factors for hives.
  
  
  
• Apply calamine lotion or aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil on the affected area twice daily. This will provide a cooling effect and prevent itching to a greater extent.
• Fill a tub with warm water; add ½ cup corm starch and ½ cup baking soda in it. Soak yourself in this tub to prevent itching and have a soothing effect on the body.