Hives - Information on Hives

Hives Information

Hives are a common form of ski disorder in which red, itchy, raised areas of skin appears in varying shapes and sizes. They range in size from a few millimeters to several inches in diameter. Hives can be round, or they can form rings or large patches. Wheals (welts), red lesions with a red “flare” at the borders, are one manifestation of hives. Hives can occur anywhere on the body, such as the trunk, arms, and legs. Its medical name is "Urticaria", although they can be annoying, but they usually resolve on their own over a period of weeks, and are rarely medically serious. Some hives are caused by allergies to such things as foods and medications, but the large majority of cases are not allergic, and no specific cause for them is ever found.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Hives.

Causes of Hives

The cause of the Hives is unknown.

Treatment of Hives

Treating Hives includes following steps :

1)Oral treatments are antihistamines :, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), and chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton). It causes drowsiness so it should be used carefully.

2)Oral steroids ( prednisone , Medrol) can help severe cases of hives in the short-term

3)Topical therapies for hives include creams and lotions which help numb nerve endings and reduce itching