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Hives

Hives are also known as urticaria or wheals. Find out all about the different types of hives and hives treatments.
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Hives Pictures

Hives, also know as urticaria, are a common cause of itchy rashes. Find out what hives looks like in these hives pictures.

Causes of Hives

There are many different hives causes including foods, drugs, infections, and diseases. If you or someone you know has hives, this is the place to go to find out what might be causing it.

Vibratory Angioedema

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.

Solar Urticaria

Solar urticaria is a rare form of hives caused by exposure to certain ultraviolet wavelengths. Find out more about this form of physical hives.

Urticaria

Urticaria, also known as hives, is a common allergic skin condition. Find out basic information about urticaria.

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 and Allergies

Info on allergic skin conditions, including hives, from the AAAAI.

Hives Facts

Good information from MedicineNet.

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