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Alternate Names : Urticaria
Hives | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Hives are characterized by itchy red welts and swelling of facial features. Hives can cause a reaction that involves the whole body, not just the skin. This is called anaphylaxis.
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Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Ernest J. Dole, PharmD Date Reviewed: 07/27/01