Hives are one of those things that you hear about so often that it feels like you should know what they are, how to spot them and how to treat them. But the truth is that many of us don’t really know ...

Doctors call it "urticaria," but everyone else calls it "hives." We're talking about the incredibly itchy, swollen rash that can suddenly show up on skin, without warning, only to disappear and show ...

Rashes cause changes in skin color or texture. Hives are a type of rash that involves raised itchy bumps. Not all rashes cause hives to develop. Many people think that hives and rashes are the same, ...

Hives can occur anywhere on the body. However, exposed skin, such as arms and legs, may be more susceptible to external hives triggers such as allergens, heat, and pressure changes. Other common ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Hives are red, raised bumps that stem from allergies, infections, or stress.Flea and chigger bites look like small, red, pimple-like bumps and feel very ...

When your body has an allergic reaction, it releases chemicals that can make your skin swell, causing those itchy, red bumps on your skin that's characteristic of hives. While certain foods and ...

Leaky gut syndrome describes a weakness in your intestinal barrier that may allow toxins to enter your bloodstream. This may cause hives and other skin problems in some people. Dietary changes may ...