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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 February 2009
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Urticaria: treatment - myDr.com.au
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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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Apr 2009
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Urticaria - myDr.com.au
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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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Apr 2009
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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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Dec 2008
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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. The most common trigger is an infection but medications, insect stings and food allergy may also trigger hives. Other conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus or problems with the thyroid gland, can also bring on an attack of hives in susceptible people. Treatment options include medications and avoiding known triggers.
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May 2008
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Herbs
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Better Health Channel
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Culinary herbs are herbaceous (leafy) plants that add flavour and colour to all types of meals. Herbs have nutritional value and may help to prevent and manage heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Culinary herbs include garlic, basil, oregano, fenugreek, coriander, chives and parsley. Herbs are easy and fun to grow at home.
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Mar 2008
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Food additives
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Better Health Channel
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Food additives are chemicals that keep food fresh or enhance its colour, flavour or texture. Some people are sensitive to food additives, but this is rare. Reactions to food additives include hives or diarrhoea, other digestive disorders and respiratory problems such as asthma. Additives that may cause a reaction include flavour enhancers such as monosodium glutamate (MSG) 621; colourings including tartrazine 102, yellow 2G107, sunset yellow FCF110 and cochineal 120; and preservatives including benzoates 210, 211, 212, 213, nitrates 249, 250, 251, 252 and sulphites 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 228.
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Mar 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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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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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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Reminiscence therapy for dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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RT involves the discussion of past activities, events and experiences, with another person or group of people. This is often assisted by aids such as videos, pictures, archives and life story books. Four randomized controlled trials suitable for analysi...
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Feb 2005
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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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Feb 2005
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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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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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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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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 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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