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2. Dermatographic urticaria - Wikipedia

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   As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be confused with an allergic reaction, when in fact it is the act of being scratched that causes a wheal to appear. These wheals are a subset of urticaria (hives), and appear within minutes, in some cases accompanied by itching. The first outbreak of ...

3. Referred itch - Wikipedia

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   An itch, also known as pruritus, is classified as a sensory stimulation to scratch a certain area of the skin. An itch can be a fleeting sensation, as with a random tickle or prick, or persistent, as with a rash such as eczema or other skin irritant such as an allergen. Itch has been demonstrated to be closely related to pain and to share many ...

4. 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]

5. Should you see a doctor for that skin rash? Experts share ...

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   A hives rash, also called urticaria, typically appears as raised, inflamed, itchy welts on the skin. They can each be separate, appear in clusters or merge into a larger swollen bump.

6. Your Random Rash Could Be Pityriasis Rosea - AOL

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7. Physical urticaria - Wikipedia

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   Physical urticaria is a distinct subgroup of urticaria (hives) that are induced by an exogenous physical stimulus rather than occurring spontaneously. [1] There are seven subcategories that are recognized as independent diseases. [2] [3] Physical urticaria is known to be painful, itchy and physically unappealing; it can recur for months to ...

8. Autoimmune urticaria - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms include recurrent episodes of hives, which are red, itchy, and swollen areas on the skin. These episodes can be triggered by various factors, including heat, stress, or for no identifiable reason. [6] Autoimmune urticaria is a relatively rare condition, affecting a small percentage of the population. [1]

9. Chronic spontaneous urticaria - Wikipedia

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   Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) also known as Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is defined by the presence of wheals, angioedema, or both for more than six weeks.The most common symptoms of chronic spontaneous urticaria are angioedema and hives that are accompanied by itchiness.