Hives

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What is Urticaria? Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or patches (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly as a result of the body''s adverse reaction to certain allergens or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching but may also burn or sting.

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Asthma and Allergy Information and Research - Urticaria
Detailed information on types of urticaria, potential causes, and options for treatment.
DermNet - Urticaria
Information on different types of hives, including cholinergic urticaria and dermographism.
American Academy of Dermatology - Urticaria
Brief overview of types of urticaria, causes, and treatment. Displays some photographs.
Urticaria.com
Information on the causes and symptoms of urticaria, and explanations of homeopathic treatment plans. Online consultation available.
Urticaria Pigmentosa
Causes, prognosis and treatment.
Emedicine.com - Urticaria
Pathophysiology, frequency, mortality/morbidity rate, causes, treatment, laboratory studies and medications.
Chinese Traditional Medicine and Urticaria
Describes in detail how practitioners in China solve this disorder with TCM herbal products and herbs. Information about TCM books, qigong, tuina and acupuncture included.
Hives - DrGreene.com
Question and answer format explaining possible causes of hives, as well as treatment and prevention.
Hives - DrGreene.com
Read an article explaining a common rash and its many causes.
International Chronic Urticaria Society
Extensive clinical and anecdotal information about chronic hives from members of a mailing list support group.
Discovery Health - Hives
Description of hives, symptoms, prevention, treatment, when to call the doctor, and prognosis.
eMedicine Health - Hives and Angioedema
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Understanding Urticaria
A flash presentation showing the causes and treatment of urticaria. It also illustrates how steroids suppress urticaria without helping.
Stop And Smell The Roses
Living with Urticaria Pigmentosa. Find articles and information about a book.

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