Urticaria, commonly known as hives, causes raised, itchy welts on the skin. These lesions may appear suddenly and can change location or disappear before appearing elsewhere.
At Dr. Alisha Aneja’s clinic, urticaria is evaluated to understand possible triggers and determine an appropriate management plan.
Possible triggers include:
Urticaria commonly causes:
Treatment depends on the cause and severity and may include:
Your dermatologist may recommend further evaluation if symptoms are recurrent or persistent.
Recurrent hives can have many possible triggers, and identifying the cause is not always straightforward.
Dr. Alisha Aneja evaluates the pattern, duration, triggers, symptoms, and medical history to create a personalised management plan.
No. Urticaria is not contagious.
Individual hives commonly disappear within 24 hours, although new hives may continue to appear.
Stress may trigger or worsen hives in some individuals, although it is not the only possible cause.
If hives are accompanied by difficulty breathing or swelling of the tongue or throat, seek emergency medical care immediately.
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