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2. Hives - Wikipedia

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   Hives, also known as urticaria, is a kind of skin rash with red and/or flesh-colored, raised, itchy bumps. [1] Hives may burn or sting. [2] The patches of rash may appear on different body parts, [2] with variable duration from minutes to days, and do not leave any long-lasting skin change. [2]

3. Chronic spontaneous urticaria - Wikipedia

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   Chronic spontaneous urticaria, despite its cause being unknown, is linked to a higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases, and is often worsened by triggers like stress, infections, certain foods, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The hives and angioedema seen in CSU is thought to be linked to the degranulation of skin mast cells.

4. Autoimmune urticaria - Wikipedia

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   However, the understanding of urticaria as an autoimmune condition is a relatively recent development in medical history. [14] The term autoimmune urticaria refers to a subset of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) cases where the immune system appears to play a significant role. This understanding began to evolve in the mid to late 20th ...

5. What are hives? A dermatologist explains

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   A 2018 study found that people who experience chronic breakouts of hives also have higher rates of stress. And a 2020 study reported that for many people with chronic hives, their symptoms started ...

6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Hives What it looks like : Also called urticaria, hives are raised welts in the skin that appear red or discolored. They range in size from small bumps to larger patches.

7. 16 Ways to Get Rid of Hives, According to Doctors - AOL

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   The most common allergic reactions that trigger hives, also known as urticaria, are foods, bug bites, latex, medications, pet dander, plants, or pollen, according to AAD. Dr. Kim says the ...

8. Dermatographic urticaria - Wikipedia

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   Dermatographic urticaria is sometimes called "skin writing", as it is possible to mark deliberate patterns onto the skin. The condition manifests as an allergic-like reaction, causing a warm red wheal to appear on the skin. As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be confused with an allergic ...

9. Physical urticaria - Wikipedia

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   Acute urticaria (short-term): can develop suddenly and will last less than six weeks. [6] About one in six people will have acute hives at one point in their life. [6] Chronic urticaria (long-term): can develop suddenly and will persist more than six weeks. [6] This type of urticaria is uncommon [6] and occurs in only 0.1% of the population.