What is allergic urticaria?
A person with allergic urticaria has swelling of the skin, due to allergies.

What are the symptoms of allergic urticaria?
Urticaria is the medical term for a type of allergic rash. Hives are the most common type of urticaria. Hives are itchy, pink to light red, raised blotches that are usually one-quarter to one-half inch in size. Hives can occur on any part of the body. They usually develop quickly and spread over minutes to hours.

How does the doctor treat allergic urticaria?
Treatment for allergic urticaria includes skin cleansing, oral antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, and oral corticosteroids.