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Hives — also called urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years. Often, the cause of chronic hives isn't clear.
Hives — also known as urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts that range in size from small spots to large blotches. Hives can be triggered by many situations and substances, including certain foods and medications. Angioedema can arise with hives or alone.
For hives and angioedema, questions you may want to ask include: What is likely causing my symptoms? Do I need any tests to confirm the diagnosis? What are other possible causes for my symptoms? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What is the best course of action? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting?
For chronic hives, questions you may want to ask include: What is likely causing my symptoms? How long will hives last? What kinds of tests do I need? Do these tests require any special preparation? What treatments are available, and which do you suggest? What are the alternatives to the primary approach that you're suggesting?
Causes. Scabies is caused by a tiny, eight-legged mite. The female mite burrows just under the skin and makes a tunnel where it lays eggs. The eggs hatch, and the mite larvae travel to the surface of the skin, where they mature. These mites can then spread to other areas of the skin or to the skin of other people.
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles can occur anywhere on your body. It typically looks like a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the left side or the right side of your torso. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Cold urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) is a skin reaction to cold that appears within minutes after cold exposure. Affected skin develops itchy welts (hives). People with cold urticaria experience widely different symptoms. Some have minor reactions to the cold, while others have severe reactions.
Thrombocytopenia might occur as a result of a bone marrow disorder such as leukemia or an immune system problem. Or it can be a side effect of taking certain medications. It affects both children and adults.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. It's so common that most children have been infected with the virus by age 2. Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-ul) virus can also infect adults.
In adults, it can lead to a loss of bone density, called osteopenia or osteoporosis. Infertility and miscarriage. Malabsorption of calcium and vitamin D can contribute to reproductive issues.