Allergic Drug Reaction (ADR) and Allergy Testing Old
Allergic drug reaction is an unintended side effect of a drug and it ranges from minor rash to life threatening reaction.
Hives Treatment by
Hives are known medically as “urticaria”. It usually presents as itchy, red patches/swellings on the skin.
It is a common skin problem that affects about 20% of the general population. The common hives are generally mild and self-limiting. In severe cases, the patient may have breathing difficulty, low blood pressure and dizziness.
Why Choose Dr. Wong Soon Tee
Friendly & Experienced Specialist
Dr. Wong connects well with his patients & he is a specialist with over 30 years of experience.
Dedicated & Focused Patient Care
Dr. Wong will manage every step of his patient’s skin healing journey.
Safe & Effective Treatments
We offer a selection of carefully curated FDA & HSA-approved treatments that give effective results.
Care and Professionalism Refined by
Over 30 years of Dermatology Experience
- MBBS, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
- MRCP. Member of Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
- FAMS, Fellow of Academy of Medicine, Singapore
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore
- Visiting Consultant, University Dermatology Division, National University Hospital
- Visiting Consultant, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Centre, National University Hospital
Are there different types of Hives?
There are 2 main types of urticaria:
- Acute urticaria is hives lasting less than 6 weeks and is usually triggered by drugs, food, viral infection, insect bites and contact irritants.
- Chronic urticaria is hives lasting longer than 6 weeks and the cause is usually more difficult to identify. According to published data, 80% of chronic urticaria have no known cause.
Am I Allergic To Something? What Test Must I Do?
Your Dermatologist will go through your medical history and examine you clinically to help establish the diagnosis. He will plan and organize the relevant allergy test when needed. A skin biopsy may also be needed to help confirm or rule out suspected conditions.
How to treat Hives and can it be cured?
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When an allergy reaction is confirmed, the treatment is avoidance!
Dr. Wong will use antihistamine to treat your urticaria symptomatically so that your quality of life can improve. Acute urticaria will usually subside and be cured once the allergy is identified and avoided. Chronic urticarial is more challenging and requires long and continual treatment. In some difficult cases, specialized medications e.g. Cyclosporin, Dapsone, Xolaire will have to be used to ease the problem.
Dr. Wong Soon Tee is a MOH accredited Dermatologist for more than 30 years. Consult him for a proper evaluation and treatment to break the irritation from your hives/urticaria.
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Singapore 329563 - +65 6694 1121
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