Hives - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - WebMD Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of pale red bumps or welts on the skin that appear suddenly The swelling that often comes with hives is called angioedema
Hives and angioedema - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Hives — also known as urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts that range in size from small spots to large blotches Hives can be triggered by many situations and substances, including certain foods and medications Angioedema can arise with hives or alone
Hives | Rash | Skin Rash | Itchy Skin - MedlinePlus Hives are red and sometimes itchy bumps on your skin An allergic reaction to a drug or food usually causes them Allergic reactions cause your body to release chemicals that can make your skin swell up in hives
Hives | How Long Hives Last, Causes Treatment | Buoy - Buoy Health Acute hives typically resolve within six weeks, but chronic hives (urticaria) can persist for months or years Hives often resolve on their own, especially in children Otherwise, treatment for acute hives involves oral antihistamine medications to help relieve the itching and stinging