Hives basically resemble eminent swollen welts, usually red in colour on the surface of the layer of the skin. Hives are generally caused due to an allergic response to any kind of food item or medicinal drug.
When one develops an allergic reaction to something, chemicals like histamine are introduced to the blood, resulting in itchiness, swelling among other things. Hives generally occur in persons who are prone to allergies like hay fever.
Similar swelling or wells on the face area is called as angioedema. It can also affect the hands, feet and the throat area.
Hives can occur as a result of a reaction to the following substances: Medicines
Shellfish, eggs, milk Cat dander, or from conditions like Emotional stress Extreme exposure to the sun
When one develops an allergic reaction to something, chemicals like histamine are introduced to the blood, resulting in itchiness, swelling among other things. Hives generally occur in persons who are prone to allergies like hay fever.
Similar swelling or wells on the face area is called as angioedema. It can also affect the hands, feet and the throat area.
Hives can occur as a result of a reaction to the following substances: Medicines
Shellfish, eggs, milk Cat dander, or from conditions like Emotional stress Extreme exposure to the sun
