Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter antihistamines are a common treatment for hives. Avoiding ...

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 ...

Some things you probably have lying around your house can help with the symptoms that make your hives unpleasant. Oatmeal baths: A cup of uncooked oatmeal in a bath can soothe itching and ease pain.

If you're being treated for hives, your physician will want to hear what you think about your treatment. Is it working? Are your symptoms improving, staying the same, or getting worse? You may be ...