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    urticaria
    /ˌəːtɪˈkɛːrɪə/

    noun

    • 1. a rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely, sometimes with dangerous swelling, caused by an allergic reaction, typically to specific foods.

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  2. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-urticaria-5322807Urticaria Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell...

    Sep 15, 2022 · "Urticaria" is the medical term for hives, which are red, itchy welts that can appear on the skin, sometimes accompanied by swelling. Hives can be caused by an allergic reaction, but some hives can appear without any known reason.

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    • Chronic Urticaria

      Chronic urticaria is the medical term for long-term hives,...

    • Food Allergies

      Mouth: Significant and rapid swelling of the tongue or lips;...

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  3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 157260Hives (urticaria): Causes, pictures, and treatments - Medical...

    Hives, or urticaria, is a raised, itchy rash that can result from allergens, physical triggers, or underlying health conditions. Learn about the symptoms, pictures, and treatments of hives, and when to seek medical help.

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  5. dermnetnz.org › topics › urticariaDermNet® - Urticaria (Hives): a complete overview — DermNet

    Urticaria is a skin condition characterised by itchy weals (hives) and angioedema. Learn about the causes, types, diagnosis, treatment and outlook of urticaria from DermNet NZ, a trusted source of dermatology information.

  6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHives: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

    Hives, also known as urticaria, are itchy bumps on the skin that result from an allergic reaction or other triggers. Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis and treatment of hives from Cleveland Clinic.

  7. www.verywellhealth.com › urticaria-signs-symptoms-1069422Urticaria (Hives): Signs, Symptoms, and Complications - Verywell...

    Jun 25, 2023 · Urticaria is the medical term for hives. Sometimes hives are confused for other skin conditions such as eczema or rosacea, but their appearance and cause set them apart. There are specific characteristics that help you identify hives. For instance, they often have well-defined borders.

  8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › chronic-hivesChronic hives - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 25, 2023 · Hives — also called urticaria (ur-tih-KAR-e-uh) — is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years. Often, the cause of chronic hives isn't clear.

  9. geekymedics.com › urticariaUrticaria | Wheals (Hives) | Rash | Geeky Medics

    Feb 8, 2024 · Urticaria is a skin condition characterised by the sudden appearance of itchy, raised wheals (hives), mainly in the upper dermis, which can characteristically last between a few minutes to 24 hours. Angioedema. Urticaria can co-exist with angioedema, a deeper swelling within the deep dermis, subcutaneous tissue and/or mucous membranes.