Hives (urticaria) are a common skin reaction that causes bumps, raised patches, or both. They are one way the body responds to an allergen or trigger. Reactions can be uncomfortable but aren’t ...

Imagine waking up to a map of red, itchy welts across your arms. By lunchtime, they’ve vanished from your arms only to reappear on your legs, stinging and burning like a fresh brush with a nettle. You ...

A rare condition means ice cubes, cold drinks and winter air can all trigger hives, swelling and even anaphylaxis.

Hives, or urticaria, are a common skin rash that appears as raised, itchy welts. Sometimes, hives resolve quickly on their own, but if they persist, over-the-counter medications often help. Hives ...

(BPT) – If you’ve had hives, you know how challenging they can be. But you may not know that there is more than one type of hives, or urticaria, and that treatments are available. A brief episode of ...

Your child's doctor can help, but one of the biggest clues is itchiness. Since your baby or toddler won't be able to tell you how they're feeling, you'll need to watch for scratching behavior. It's ...

Xolair (omalizumab) is a prescription drug used to treat chronic (ongoing) hives without a known cause. Xolair is a biologic drug and does not come in a biosimilar version. It’s used when symptoms ...

Hives, or urticaria, can occur for many reasons, such as exposure to an allergen or a physical trigger, like pressure from tight clothing. It may also indicate an infection or another underlying ...

Hives are a type of rash with a distinct appearance and behavior. Hives aren’t generally dangerous and often go away on their ...

Our skin gets exposed to a lot in its role as barrier between our bodies and our environment. Ultraviolet sun rays, hot and cold temperatures, insects and poisonous plants can all be sources of ...

If you're being treated for hives, your physician will want to hear what you think about your treatment. Is it working? Are your symptoms improving, staying the same, or getting worse? You may be ...