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Urticaria Definition
Common names:
  • Hives
  • Rash (hives)
  • Rash Hives
  • Rash Urticaria
  • Skin Hives
  • Urticaria
  • Welts
A person with urticaria has mild redness and swelling of the skin. Urticaria are usually caused by an allergic reaction. Images
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Last Updated: Aug 2, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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