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Hives.(Pediatric Advisor 2007)(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- May 31, 2007
- Author:
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What are hives?
Hives are a very itchy rash usually caused by an allergic reaction. Hives look like raised pink spots with pale centers on the skin. The spots range from 1/2 inch to several inches wide (hives often look like mosquito bites). The spots may be different shapes. The spots rapidly and repeatedly change in location, size, and shape. Giant hives are called angioedema.
What is the cause?
Widespread hives are an allergic reaction to a food, medicine, viral infection, insect bite, and other substances. Often the cause is not found. Hives on just one part of the body (localized) are usually due to skin contact with plants, pollen, food, ...
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Hives For Teenagers.(Pediatric Advisor 2002.1)
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... ... pollen, food, or pet saliva. Localized hives are not caused by drugs, infections ... take a cool shower or bath. For localized hives, wash the allergic substance off the skin with soap and water. Localized hives usually disappear in a few hours ...
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