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: 05/13/2011
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic
Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
