在下次预约医生时，不要忘记提及您是否遇到以下三件事：
1.不受控制的荨麻疹症状
荨麻疹是出现在皮肤上的红色疤痕，往往很痒。如果管理不当，荨麻疹会导致令人沮丧的并发症，例如皮肤长期发痒以及由于不适和瘙痒引起的睡眠问题。如果您的荨麻疹是严重过敏反应的症状，忽视它们可能会导致过敏反应和喉咙肿胀，这两种情况都会导致呼吸困难，必须立即治疗。如果您出现荨麻疹症状，请务必告诉您的医生，尤其是如果您坚持按照规定进行治疗时。如果您确实注意到任何这些症状，您的医生可以确定下一步以更好地控制您的荨麻疹。如果尽管尝试了不同的治疗方法，您的症状仍持续超过六周，这就是所谓的慢性荨麻疹，您的皮肤科医生可以开出专门针对此类荨麻疹开发的有效治疗方法。
2. 坚持治疗计划的问题
管理您的荨麻疹意味着您必须遵循医生的治疗计划并承诺按规定服用药物和其他疗法。但是，如果您遇到副作用或您的治疗计划不适合您的生活方式，那么坚持您的治疗计划可能具有挑战性。如果你不能坚持你的治疗方案，那就没有什么可羞耻的。向您的医生坦诚您遇到问题的原因，以便您可以共同寻找解决方案，这可能意味着使用不同的药物或外用乳液、给药时间表或改变生活方式。
3. 情绪变化
处理像荨麻疹这样的外观改变状况可能很困难，因此人们经常会感到压力、焦虑和抑郁。事实上，荨麻疹和压力之间存在科学联系。压力会导致全身发炎，包括皮肤——这会使荨麻疹的症状变得更糟。幸运的是，有一些有效的资源可以帮助您应对荨麻疹带来的情绪副作用，从药物治疗到冥想。不要害怕告诉你的医生你的感受。他或她可以指导您找到适当的支持并更好地管理您的心理健康。寻求外界帮助来提升你的情绪健康并不意味着你失败了；这意味着您正在使用工具箱中的所有工具来过上充实而健康的生活。
与荨麻疹一起生活可能很困难，但与您信任的医生联系可以使一切变得不同。如果您对自己的经历持开放和诚实的态度，那么您就可以控制自己的病情。
3 Things to Tell Your Doctor About Your Hives
At your next appointment, don't forget to mention if you're experiencing these three things:
1. Uncontrolled Hives Symptoms
Hives are red welts that appear on the skin and tend to be very itchy. If not properly managed, hives can cause frustrating complications, like chronically itchy skin and sleep problems due to discomfort and itch. If your hives are a symptom of a severe allergic reaction, ignoring them could lead to anaphylaxis and throat swelling, both of which can make it hard to breathe and must be treated immediately. Always tell your doctor if you're experiencing hives symptoms, especially if you're sticking to your treatments as prescribed. If you do notice any of these symptoms, your doctor can determine next steps to get your hives better controlled. If your symptoms last more than six weeks despite trying different treatment methods, that's known as chronic hives, and your dermatologist can prescribe effective treatments specifically developed for this type of hives.
2. Problems Adhering to Your Treatment Plan
Managing your hives means you must follow your doctor's treatment plan and commit to taking medications and other therapies as prescribed. However, it can be challenging to stick with your treatment plan if you're experiencing side effects or your treatment schedule doesn't work with your lifestyle. If you aren't able to keep to your treatment regimen, there's nothing to be ashamed about. Be honest with your doctor about why you're having trouble so you can work together to find a solution, which might mean a different drug or topical lotion, dosing schedule, or lifestyle change.
3. Changes in Your Mood
Dealing with an appearance-altering condition like hives can be tough, and it's common for people to experience stress, anxiety, and depression as a result. In fact, there's a scientific link between hives and stress; stress can cause inflammation throughout the body, including the skin–which can make hives symptoms much worse. Fortunately, there are effective resources available to help you cope with the emotional side effects of life with hives, from medications to meditation. Don't be afraid to tell your doctor how you've been feeling. He or she can guide you to find the appropriate support and better manage your mental health. Getting outside help to boost your emotional wellbeing doesn't mean you've failed; it means you're using all the tools in your toolbox to live a fulfilling and healthy life.
Living with hives can be difficult, but connecting with a doctor you trust can make all the difference. If you're open and honest about what you're experiencing, you're on your way to staying in control of your condition.
