Doctor explains hives and treatments from @wyndlyteam
The creator, a doctor, explains the biological causes of hives, detailing how allergens trigger mast cells to release histamine, which in turn causes skin welts. He uses an anatomical model to illustrate exposure points and then provides a tiered list of solutions, from over-the-counter antihistamines for mild cases to using an EpiPen for severe reactions and seeing an allergist for recurring issues.
Creator: @wyndlyteam on TikTok
Transcript
What causes hives? When your body is exposed to something, either through breathing it in or eating or drinking it or having it touch your skin, there are cells called best cells. These cells release histamine, and that histamine causes your your skin to cause hives, essentially welts. And what happens is histamine causes your blood vessels to go from being small to being big, and that sends blood to the area and causes swelling. Now if the hives are really bad, you can try something like Zyrtec
Topics: Health, Wellness, Education
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