• Urticaria or Hives Types

    Urticaria is the medical name for what we commonly know as hives–a condition that causes the skin to break out in patches of red, raised, and itchy bumps. Though in most cases urticaria is the result of an allergic reaction, in others, it is brought on by exposure to...
  • Hives Home Remedies

    Hives–also referred to as urticaria–are a very common dermatological ailment, affecting around 20% of the population. Urticaria causes small, raised, and itchy spots that typically do not last very long but cause quite a bit of discomfort. It is important to establish that hives are typically a symptom of...
  • Treating Hives

    Hives, also known as urticaria, are characterized by red, swollen bumps or plaques of varied sizes that can form anywhere on the skin typically in reaction to contact with allergens. However, in some cases, the cause of hives is unknown. Although most cases of hives improve over the course...