This image displays urticaria (hives) on the palms. This image displays widespread urticaria (hives). This image displays urticaria (hives). This image displays urticaria (hives) due to an allergic reaction. This image displays a red area of swelling on the foot typical of urticaria. Urticaria (hives) can consist of large areas of redness and welt-like skin lesions. This image displays pink areas of a rash surrounded by lighter areas (due to constriction of blood vessels) typical of urticaria (hives). This image displays widespread urticaria (hives) involving the face. This image displays the pink and light red patches typical of urticaria. This image displays how urticaria (hives) often looks lighter in the center of the welts. This image displays welts and large hair follicle openings caused by swelling from urticaria (hives).
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Hives (Urticaria)  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Hives (Urticaria): This image displays urticaria (hives) on the palms. Divider line
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Who's At Risk
Hives appear in people of all ages, of all races, and of both sexes.

Acute hives are most common in children and young adults, and chronic hives are more often seen in females, especially middle-aged women.

Hives are very common; it is estimated that up to 20% of the population may develop hives at some point in their lives.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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