Hives are one of those things that you hear about so often that it feels like you should know what they are, how to spot them and how to treat them. But the truth is that many of us don’t really know ...

Doctors call it "urticaria," but everyone else calls it "hives." We're talking about the incredibly itchy, swollen rash that can suddenly show up on skin, without warning, only to disappear and show ...

Hives are typically harmless, but you may need to see a doctor if they’re severe, they won’t go away, or they keep coming back. A doctor can help you treat and prevent hives. Share on Pinterest Kinga ...

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 ...

Hives typically appear on the abdomen, back, chest, arms, or legs. But they can also appear on your face, especially around the mucus membranes that line your eyes and mouth. Hives (urticaria) are ...

(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 ...

If you notice red, itchy welts suddenly popping up on your skin, you may start to panic. Are you having an allergic reaction? Did you catch something contagious? But your mystery rash may have a much ...

They’re red, they’re itchy — and they’re coming for you, just when you need them the least. Hives are a common skin condition, and they typically show up as a red, itchy rash. Known to doctors as ...

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 ...