Question 1

can i break out in hives from using a body wash that is hypoallergenic?

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Possible: This is possible but it is more likely from making the water too hot.

Question 2

what can cause hives?

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So Many Causes: There are a number of potential causes of hives (urticaria)  which include: viral infections, parasitic infections, IgE-mediated allergic reactions like bee stings, medication allergy, latex allergy, food allergy, transfusion reactions, and contact reactions. Some meds/products can induce hives like narcotics, radiocontrast media, muscle relaxants, stinging nettle, physical stimuli, and foods.

Question 3

what can i take for hives?

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Treatment of Hives: Loratadine (claritin, 10 milligrams) and fexofenadine (allegra) are antihistamines available over the counter that are less likely to cause drowsiness. Also approved for over-the-counter use is Hydroxyzine (atarax, vistaril), which causes drowsiness, and its breakdown product, Cetirizine (zyrtec, 10 milligrams), which is slightly sedating. It is best to determine the cause of the hives.

Question 4

why don't some hives itch?

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Are you sure?: Do you really have hives since nearly all hives itch.  A bump on the skin is not necessarily a hive.

Question 5

how exactly do you get hives?

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An allergic reaction: Hives occur when mast cells release histamine. Histamine makes nearby nerve endings fire causing the sensation of itching & iincreasing blood flow causing redness. Small veins leak plasma (the liquid part of blood) causing local edema - that's the white bump. Hives lasting 6 weeks or less are usually caused by a virus or an allergic reaction to a food, medication, insect bite or sting.

Question 6

do hives always have to itch?

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Yes: One of the reactions of hives is itching.

Question 7

can i die from getting hives?

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Very rare: It is rare for idiopathic hives (spontaneous hives without an obvious cause) to be deadly. Some people may get swelling of the lips or tongue, but it only rarely affects the breathing. If it does, Epinephrine can be lifesaving. Allergic reactions (to food, insect stings, medications, etc.) can cause hives and can be deadly. Again, Epinephrine is the treatment. See an allergist for more info.

Question 8

what can i put on hives to sooth it?

Accepted Answer

Topicals don't work: Hives are caused by the release of a substance called histamine, which causes the characteristic "wheal and flare" skin reaction. Creams don't work because they do nothing to prevent histamine release. Try allegra, (fexofenadine) which is now otc; if that doesn't work, your hives may be due to an internal trigger, and your doctor will need to run some tests to find it.

Question 9

what is the best way to treat hives?

Accepted Answer

Hives:  Medication like Benadryl can be taken orally. Colloidal oatmeal bath can help with itching. If you are having other allergic symptoms- may need epipen and transport to ER.

Question 10

what are some of the tests for hives?

Accepted Answer

The tests for Hives include::   Allergy tests, Skin biopsy.

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