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Article: Hives
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Hives
Definition
Hives are an allergic skin reaction causing localized redness, swelling, and
itching
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Description
Hives are a reaction of the body's immune system that causes areas of the skin to swell, itch, and become reddened. (The affected areas are called wheals.) When the reaction is limited to small areas of the skin, it is called urticaria. Involvement of larger areas, such as whole sections of a limb, is called angioedema.
Causes & symptoms
Causes
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Hives (Urticaria).
Clinical Reference Systems;
January 1, 2001 ;
700+ words
... ... antihistamine won't cure the hives, but it will reduce their number and relieve itching. Benadryl, one of ... commonly used drugs for hives, has recently become ... the medicine until the hives are completely gone ... Give a cool bath to relieve itching. Rub very itchy areas ...
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