Skin hives
Common Questions and Answers about Skin hives
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The sudden spike in histamine levels can cause an outbreak of hives in the upper layers of the skin. Hives are often caused by a hypersensitivity to:
•Foods (commonly eggs, shellfish, nuts, berries, dyes, or other additives)
•Drugs (any drug can touch off an allergic reaction, although allergies to penicillin, sulfa, and aspirin are especially common)
•Pollens and plants (nettles, poison ivy, poison oak, and so on)
•Animal fur
•Insect bites or stings
•Exposure to heat, cold, or sunshine.
A body can do some weird things when it gets cold. But I've never heard of hives or had hives that acted like that. (Although I get hives like I got chicken pox- EVERYWHERE.) If it's how your body has reacted for years, then it doesn't sound life threatening. However, because some of these things can be symptoms of bigger problems unknown, I suggest you bring it up with your dr. If they disappear quickly, take a picture of them while you have them. He might have an answer for you.
I have had hives attack 6 times within 7 days; of which within 1 day, I had 2 attacks. I started my period within the 3rd or 4th day and developed a skin rash around my mouth (not the inside) that itched severely. It seemed to travel upwards toward the bridge of my nose, but not on my nose; just on the sides.
I took a panel of tests CMP, Urinalysis, lipid panel, and even a hepatitis test. All came back negative, but my liver enzymes were quite elevated (which is why I took the hep test).
I have skin allergies (hives) for four days now and they keep on coming back. I already had diphenhydramine injected to my system, which provided relief for at least 14 hours then my hives are back. They are worse than nights and I don't know what to do anymore. I avoided all foods that I can be allergic to, I barely eat anything tbh. Please help! Thank you.
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be due to contact dermatitis or hives. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around.
Give over the counter antihistaminics like Claritin or zyrtec to your husband.Nighttime itching can be controlled by benadryl.Also apply calamine lotion or a mild steroid cream on the itchy areas.
My question is,what is it when i take a shower and i start to brake out in hives,or during the day my alergies at up and i start to get a rash all over my body.Been having this proublem for a long time.
Water urticaria, or aquagenic urticaria, is a rare condition in which hives develop within 1 to 15 minutes after contact with water. The hives last for 10 to 120 minutes and do not seem to be caused by histamine release like the other physical hives.
Water urticaria is diagnosed by applying tap water and distilled water to the skin and observing the reaction.
I would suggest that you get it evaluated from a dermatologist.The other possibilities are of dermatitis,contact dermatitis or eczema.
Hello,
The symptoms are suggestive of cholinergic urticaria. It is a form of chronic hives that is caused by an increase in body temperature but can be idiopathic also. Take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin and apply some calamine lotion on the hives. If the symptoms persist then please get it examined from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
Anybody suffering with skin allergy during pregnancy?? Its driving me mad and no idea whats its from!! I have red spots covering my ribs and back ... yuk!!
Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be due to hives or irritant contact dermatitis. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours.
Many cases of hives are "idiopathic," meaning no cause is known.
My skin on my face arms and chest all turn red when the room gets stuffy or its too hot outside. It almost looks like hives but it is not raised. It looks splotchy. but there are sometimes that i turn red i cant find a factor to make me turn red. I cant find a common denominator.What do you think it is? and what can i do about it?
I started suffering from some sort of hives rash. Goes away when taking antihistamines. Was wondering if the cause could be the virus itself. I m on entecavir since summer this year. All results normal. Fibroscan F 0.
I've had a skin infection for a month now as well as hives. First put on antibiotics but taken off after a few days and put on steriods as they believed hives were the issue and not an infection. The steriods helped the hives however the infection got worse. I'm now off the steriods after 5 day course, I have infected wounds all over my legs and arms and ear lobes, they have a yellow crust and red border, they are also very itchy.
It helped a little but now it has spread. periodically I get hives(?) on different parts of my body. Now it is every day. If I don't take a zyrtec EVERY day I can't get through the day without going crazy with the hives. Exactly 24 hours after I take a half Zyrtec (practically to the minute) they come back. The Dermatologist wasn't helpful and 1000 dollars worth of allergy testing told me what I already know. I'm allergic to grass, trees, etc...
It sounds like you have hives. You are having an allergic reaction to something. Are you under a lot of stress? I have seen someone break out in hives due to stress. Do not scratch because this can spread the rash. However, you need to see a dr. as soon as possible so they can figure out what caused the rash because it can lead to many other things. You can use hydrocortizone cream if the itching becomes too bad. Stay away from harsh soaps that can dry your skin out and make you itch more.
On my neck they still appear the same as they did on my arms but they look like a tan colour and itch even more on my neck then on my face or arms. As for them on my face, they still itch but also skin seems to flake off the when i scratch them. I have tried taking antihistamines but they have not worked, just subside the ickting for a little while.
So any idea what it could be?
Hello,
You seem to be having hives.Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours.
Many cases of hives are "idiopathic," meaning no cause is known. Others may be triggered by viral infections or medications.
Hello,
This kind of rash can be contact dermatitis or hives. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours. Apply calamine lotion or some mild steroid cream the next time it appears and also take some Benadryl( causes drowsiness) and Claritin.
Hello,
It can be due to insect bites, scabies( but you should have continuous symptoms then) or hives due to allergy to dust mites. Hives (medically known as urticaria) are red, itchy, raised areas of skin that appear in varying shapes and sizes. They have a tendency to change size rapidly and to move around, disappearing in one place and reappearing in other places, often in a matter of hours or days.
i have very itchy skin when it comes into contact with heat including bath water, i get a feeling of pins and needles and it affects my hands arms and chest, my chest has a rash where i keep scratching, i saw my gp 2 weeks ago who said i have roseca because my face was red and itching (t zone). last year i was in hospital for 4 weeks after having surgery to remove some of my bowel (i have crohn's) and i had peritinitius was very ill and was in intensive care.
maybe flea bites??? has ur parents got animals???
Sence 2009 I habe been having a skin problem.When ever i have a itch,all I do is just rub it and I get eather A big welt or hives all ove the place where it itched.It comes and goes,I have seen a doctor about it and he stil has no answer.I may go like 2 weeks with nothing, then the next day be all broken out wuth hives and welts.If ant one knows what to do or if you are going throw the same thing lwt me know.I have been using Gold Bond lotion and aloe gell that I keep cool in my fridge.
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