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Hives (urticaria) on the back and buttocks

Hives (urticaria) on the back and buttocks

These are hives (urticaria) with the typical slightly-raised red appearance, and are accompanied by itching. These are located on the buttocks. Hives can be generalized over the entire body or may be localized, and usually result from an allergic reaction.


Review Date: 04/28/2006
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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