Urticaria (Hives) and Angioedema (Swelling)
Learn the basics of urticaria and angioedema, the various subtypes of this disease process, and the best ways to diagnose and manage your symptoms.
Urticaria and Angioedema
Hives are a common problem encountered by the practicing allergist, yet are very distressing to patients. Dr. Daniel More, a board-certified allergist, removes the mystery surrounding hives and angioedema. Special focus is given to the causes and commonly used treatments for hives.
Hives are a common problem encountered by the practicing allergist, yet are very distressing to patients. Dr. Daniel More, a board-certified allergist, removes the mystery surrounding hives and angioedema. Special focus is given to the causes and commonly used treatments for hives.
What's causing my hives?
Find out what may be causing your hives.
Find out what may be causing your hives.
Dermatographism
Dermatographism is a common form of physical urticaria characterized by red, itchy bumps and lines on the skin as a result of pressure on the skin or with stroking the skin. Learn more about the causes and treatment of dermatographism.
Dermatographism is a common form of physical urticaria characterized by red, itchy bumps and lines on the skin as a result of pressure on the skin or with stroking the skin. Learn more about the causes and treatment of dermatographism.
Cholinergic Urticaria
Cholinergic urticaria is a common form of hives caused by increased heat exposure. Symptoms of small, itchy red bumps occur after hot showers, exercise, eating spicy foods and from sweating in general. Find out more about the symptoms of cholinergic urticaria, how it's diagnosed and the treatments available.
Cholinergic urticaria is a common form of hives caused by increased heat exposure. Symptoms of small, itchy red bumps occur after hot showers, exercise, eating spicy foods and from sweating in general. Find out more about the symptoms of cholinergic urticaria, how it's diagnosed and the treatments available.
Cold Urticaria
Cold urticaria is a form of chronic hives caused by exposure to cold environments, cold food and drinks, and contact with cold water. People may experience severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis in some instances. Find out more about cold urticaria, what causes it, and the treatments that are available.
Cold urticaria is a form of chronic hives caused by exposure to cold environments, cold food and drinks, and contact with cold water. People may experience severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis in some instances. Find out more about cold urticaria, what causes it, and the treatments that are available.
Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is an allergic reaction caused by exercise, ranging from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Many people with EIA relate their symptoms to eating certain foods before exercising. Learn how EIA is different from physical urticarias, such as cholinergic urticaria, how the diagnosis is made, and how it's treated.
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is an allergic reaction caused by exercise, ranging from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Many people with EIA relate their symptoms to eating certain foods before exercising. Learn how EIA is different from physical urticarias, such as cholinergic urticaria, how the diagnosis is made, and how it's treated.
Solar Urticaria
Solar urticaria is an uncommon form of chronic hives caused by exposure to the sun. Hives can form on areas of skin directly exposed to sunlight. Find out more about solar urticaria, how it's diagnosed and the treatments available.
Solar urticaria is an uncommon form of chronic hives caused by exposure to the sun. Hives can form on areas of skin directly exposed to sunlight. Find out more about solar urticaria, how it's diagnosed and the treatments available.