Treatment - hives; Treatment - urticaria

Treatment may not be needed if hives are mild -- they will go away on their own. Antihistamines may reduce inflammation, itching, and swelling.

Hives in the throat may block the airway. This is a medical emergency. If the face or throat swells, breathing problems occur, or hives persist, contact your health care provider immediately!

See also:

• Angioedema
• Anaphylaxis

Images

Hives (urticaria) - close-up

Hives (urticaria) on the chest

Hives (urticaria) - close-up

Hives treatment

Hives (urticaria) on the arm

Hives (urticaria) on the trunk

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Review Date: 10/23/2006
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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