Allergic Skin Reaction to Food

Picture of an allergic skin reaction to food.

Hives (urticaria) are an allergic reaction of the skin that appears as raised, red, itchy bumps of different shapes and sizes. Patches of hives may combine to form raised, reddened skin over large areas of the body. Hives are often minor, but they can also be the first sign of a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that requires emergency care.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology
Last RevisedMarch 23, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 23, 2011
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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