article_snippet.sent: Antihistamines block the effect of histamine, and reduce itching and the rash in most people, but may not relieve urticaria completely.
article_snippet.sent: If urticaria occurs frequently, it is best to take antihistamines regularly every day.
article_snippet.sent: Antihistamines are used to reduce the itch and the rash, and are effective in most patients.
article_snippet.sent: However, antihistamines may not relieve the symptoms completely in all cases. '
article_snippet.sent: In such cases, other treatments may need to be used in addition, or higher dosages of antihistamines may be prescribed than licensed recommendations suggest. '
article_snippet.sent: Sufferers of dermographism may need to take antihistamines on a daily basis, as long as the symptoms persists.
article_snippet.sent: Usually, the non-sedating antihistamines are preferred as the non-sedating antihistamines have fewer side effects. '
article_snippet.sent: For more information of uticara, visit Allergy UK.