Hives

Symptoms

Itching
Swelling of the surface of the skin into red- or skin-colored welts (called wheals) with clearly defined edges.
Wheals may get bigger, spread, and join together to form larger areas of flat, raised skin.
Wheals often change shape, disappear, and reappear within minutes or hours.

Complications

Anaphylaxis (a life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction that causes breathing difficulty)
Swelling in the throat can lead to life-threatening airway blockage

Causes

Emotional stress.
Extreme cold or sun exposure.
Excessive perspiration.
Illness, including lupus, other autoimmune diseases, and leukemia.
Infections such as mononucleosis.
Exercise.
Exposure to water.

Risk factors

Shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs and milk are frequent offenders. Medications. Many medications may cause hives or angioedema, including penicillins, aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve) and blood pressure medications. Airborne allergens

Prevention

Avoid triggers. These can include foods, medications, pollen, pet dander, latex and insect stings. ...
Use an anti-itch drug available without a prescription. ...
Apply cold. ...
Take a comfortably cool bath. ...
Wear loose, smooth-textured cotton clothing. ...
Protect your skin from the sun.

Procedure

For milder hives, your dermatologist may prescribe a corticosteroid that you apply to your skin to help relieve the itch. Omalizumab: This is an injectable medication that you would use at home to treat chronic hives. It's prescribed when antihistamines fail to work

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