Allergic Skin Reactions

Picture of hives from an allergic skin reaction

An allergic reaction to medicine can cause hives. They appear as raised, red, itchy bumps (wheals) of different shapes and sizes, with defined red margins and pale centers. Hives may appear and then disappear at random and seem to move from place to place on the skin.

Picture of areas affected by an allergic skin reaction to medicine

An allergic reaction to medicine can also cause a rash that looks like measles. See the picture above for the areas most commonly affected by the rash.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology
Last RevisedJune 30, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: June 30, 2011
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Rohit K Katial, MD - Allergy and Immunology

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