HivesMost hives (urticaria) are an allergic skin reaction that appears as raised, red, itchy bumps of different shapes and sizes.
Patches of hives may combine to form raised, reddened skin over large areas of
the body. Hives are often minor, but they can also be the first sign of a
life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that requires emergency
care. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology Current as ofSeptember 29, 2016 Current as of:
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Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
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