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Hives, or urticaria, usually strikes suddenly. First the skin itches, then it erupts into red welts. The itching may be severe, keeping people from working or sleeping. Hives are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Follow the links below to find information about hives and its treatment.
Reviewed January 2008
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Hives (urticaria)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hives (urticaria) by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Urticaria and angioedema
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Hives (also known as urticaria or angioedema) look like mosquito bites. Although some unlucky individuals can have them every day for weeks, individual lumps usually disappear within minutes to hours. In most, hives are not due to allergy.
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Feb 2001
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Urticaria: treatment
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myDr
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Find out all about treatments for urticaria (hives) - an itchy rash characterised by raised, red welts on the surface of the skin.
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Jun 2006
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Urticaria
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a distressing but generally benign and self-limiting condition. Transient symptoms occur in around 1 in 30 children and up to 1 in 5 people during life. Most patients respond to explanation, symptomatic treatment and clinical follow-up.
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Dec 2008
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Treatment of urticaria
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Australian Prescriber
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Comments for consumers on the treatment of urticaria or hives.
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Oct 2001
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Hives explained
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Better Health Channel
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Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic reaction, which means the immune system responds to a substance as if it were toxic. Treatment options include medications and avoiding known triggers.
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May 2008
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Hives
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hives, which is also called Urticaria, is a very itchy rash. It is sometimes caused by allergy to something, but often no cause is found.
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Oct 2008
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Treatment of urticaria
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Australian Prescriber
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Urticaria and angioedema can be caused by allergic and non-allergic mechanisms. While acute urticaria usually resolves quickly, chronic urticaria can persist for years.
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Oct 2001
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Urticaria
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myDr
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Urticaria is an itchy rash or skin eruption that usually only lasts from 24 to 48 hours.
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Jun 2006
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Sulfite allergy
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Sulfites are preservatives used in some drinks, foods and occasionally medication. Sulfites can cause allergy-like reactions (intolerances), most commonly asthma symptoms in those with underlying asthma, sometimes hay fever-like reactions, occasionally urticaria (hives) and very rarely, anaphylaxis (allergic shock).
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Jan 2007
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Allergy and the skin
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Eczema, also referred to as Atopic Dermatitis, is an inflammation (reddening and swelling) of the skin which is very itchy. Other skin conditions associated with allergy are Contact Dermatitis, Urticaria (hives) and Angioedema (swelling of various parts of the body).
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Jan 2004
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Anaphylaxis
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Systemic anaphylaxis is characterised by the presence of two or more of urticaria / angioedema, bronchospasm, gastrointestinal symptoms and hypotension. Specialist evaluation is recommended after a diagnosis of possible anaphylaxis.
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Jan 2004
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Dermatitis
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information on dermatitis, dandruff, eczema and hives.
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Aug 2007
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Allergic and toxic reactions to seafood
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Many allergic reactions to seafood are mild and cause hives or swelling. The most dangerous symptoms are breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure (shock), either of which can be life threatening.
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Oct 2004
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