Condition
Urticaria
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 21 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Hives are raised, often itchy red welts on the surface of the skin.
- They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Alternative names
Hives
Definition
Hives are raised, often itchy red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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