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Hives are also known as urticaria or wheals. Find out all about the different types of hives and hives treatments.
All About Hives
Hives, also known as urticaria, are caused by the release of histamine in the skin. Find out more about the causes of hives and the treatment of hives.
Causes of Hives
The causes of hives divided into ingestion, diseases, and contact.
Dermographism
Dermographism is a form of hives caused by stroking the skin with an object. Find out more about this common type of hives.
Cholinergic Urticaria
Cholinergic urticaria is a form of hives that causes hives to form after exercise. Find out more about this form of hives and how it can be treated.
Pressure Hives
Pressure urticaria is a form of hives caused by applying pressure to the skin. It is a common cause of hives and can be debilitating.
Cold Hives
Cold urticaria is a form of hives caused by exposure to cold.
Solar Hives
Solar urticaria is a rare form of hives caused by exposure to certain ultraviolet wavelengths.
Water Hives
Water urticaria, or aquagenic urticaria, is a rare form of hives caused by exposure of the skin to water. Find out more about this form of hives.
Vibratory Hives
Vibratory angioedema is a form of hives caused by contact of the skin with a vibrating stimulus. Find out more about this rare form of hives.
Exercise Hives
Exercise induced anaphylaxis is a form of hives that causes shock and possibly death within minutes of beginning exercise. Find out more about this form of hives.
Hives and Thyroid Disease
Hives may be associated with thyroid disease, both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Find out more about the relationship between hives and the thyroid.
Hives Information
Information about hives from your Alleries Guide.
Hives Links
More links about hives from your Rare Disease Guide.
Hives and Allergies
Info on allergic skin conditions, including hives, from the AAAAI.
Hives Facts
Good information from MedicineNet.

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