HIVES
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Hives on the Back
- Hives is an itchy rash.
- The shapes of hives are variable. Sizes of hives vary from ½ inch to several inches across.
- Hives may disappear in one area and then reappear somewhere else, over the course of several hours.
Hives on the Abdomen
- Hives is an itchy rash.
- The shapes of hives are variable. Sizes of hives vary from ½ inch to several inches across.
- Hives may disappear in one area and then reappear somewhere else, over the course of several hours.
Main Symptoms
- Raised pink bumps with pale centers (welts)
- Hives look like mosquito bites
- Sizes of hives vary from ½ inch to several inches across
- Shapes of hives are variable and change repeatedly
- Itchy rash
Causes
- Widespread hives usually are caused by a viral infection. Can also be an allergic reaction to a food, drug, infection, insect bite, or other substances.
- Localized hives are usually due to skin contact with plants, pollen, food or pet saliva. Localized hives are not caused by drugs, infection or swallowed foods.
See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If
- Doesn't look like hives, see RASHES WIDESPREAD AND CAUSE UNKNOWN
- It's probably mosquito bites, see INSECT BITES
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Pediatric SelfCareNavigator. Copyright © 2000-2004 Barton Schmitt, M.D. FAAP
Reviewed 8/2004
Revised 7/2002
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