Hives
Also called: urticaria
A skin rash triggered by a reaction to food, medicine, or other irritants.
- Usually self-treatable
- Usually self-diagnosable
- Lab tests or imaging rarely required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Hives is a common skin rash triggered by many things including certain foods, medications, and stress.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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