Hives are one of those things that you hear about so often that it feels like you should know what they are, how to spot them and how to treat them. But the truth is that many of us don’t really know ...

In many cases, over-the-counter antihistamines (also known as H1 antihistamines) tend to be enough to provide relief, says Nicole Weiler, MD, a dermatologist and clinical assistant professor of ...

Itchy bumps on the skin that aren't mosquito bites could be a symptom of several health conditions and reactions, including hives, other bug bites, and some skin conditions. Learning the signs and ...

If you’ve developed a rash that’s hot, swollen, bumpy, or itchy, it’s possible you have hives. Finding hives on your skin can be unsettling, and usually you can’t be sure where they came from. No ...

Hives typically appear on the abdomen, back, chest, arms, or legs. But they can also appear on your face, especially around the mucus membranes that line your eyes and mouth. Hives (urticaria) are ...

If you have chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives, the clothes you wear may affect the condition. Wearing the right clothes can make your skin feel better and keep hives at ...

No one wants to deal with butt rash, but it happens. Itchy, red bumps can seemingly pop up out of nowhere, leaving you to try to find a way to discretely scratch your bum throughout the day. Of course ...

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While everyone gets stressed, some people suffer from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease or worry that can be a normal response to stress or feeling threatened. It can ...

Sometimes, stress leaves its mark on us — physically. Stress rashes can take many forms, experts say, and finding ways to effectively manage those feelings can benefit our skin. Dr. Shasa Hu tells ...

Mononucleosis is a disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. In addition to symptoms such as fever and body aches, individuals with this condition may experience a skin rash. Mononucleosis is ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...