Question 1

daughter gets random rash+hive breakouts on her neck, wrists,arms,&hands and nothing has changed in her daily life&not wearing latex why could this be?

Accepted Answer

RASH &amp; HIVES: YOU SAY NOTHING HAS CHANGED. 
HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN GOING ON?
I HATE TO DISAGREE WITH YOU, BUT CHANGES OCCUR EVERY HOUR AND EVERY DAY.
CONSIDER SOAPS, DETERGENTS, FOOD, HOBBIES, CLOTHING, HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT AND VARIOUS ITEMS SHE COMES IN CONTACT WITH.
PERFUME? COLOGNE? 
HOBBIES?
SEE A DERMATOLOGIST OR AN ALLERGIST.

Question 2

are daily hives breakouts a common symptom of angioedema?

Accepted Answer

They can be: Chronic hives are thought to be an autoimmune reaction to the cells that make histamine, and can be associated with swelling of the lips and tongue. This type of angioedema is usually itchy and rarely affects the back of the throat or causes trouble breathing. The hereditary form of angioedema does not cause hives and does not itch, but can cause trouble breathing. See an allergist for more info.

Question 3

if you breakout in hives and think it might be food, how far back should you track your food back to? or how long does it take to react?

Accepted Answer

Minutes to 2 hours: Acute urticaria (hives) and angioedema (swelling) are the most common cutaneous manifestations of food allergy. Food hypersensitivity reactions are classically rapid in onset, typically beginning within a few minutes to 2 hours from the time of ingestion.

Question 4

i think my 7yr old is allergic to sunscreen. every time i put some on him he breaks out in hives. what brand can i use that he won't breakout from?

Accepted Answer

Get one: You should get one that just has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in it.

Question 5

strep/mono tests were both negative but doc still thinks its strep. i am now on amoxicillin and prednisone and getting hives breakouts. was on a diff antibiotic, thought i was allergic bc of hives and went to a diff doc. but im still breaking out. ?

Accepted Answer

Drug rash or mono?: One or the other of the two doctors -- probably the most recent one -- is in the best position to judge whether the rash is drug allergy and which antibiotic is responsible. Notably, drug rash with amoxicillin is especially common in infectious mononucleosis. And mono itself may cause rash. Ask your doctor(s) about possible retesting for mono.

Question 6

could a fever cause my 5yo to get small hives breakout only on his face?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fever is the result of chemicals which are a result of immune stimulation. Hives can be a signal of this.  In fact, viral infections are the most common cause off hives in children.

Question 7

i have some type of a rash and its on my left side of my body. i thought they were hives but i have had them 3x's with breakouts. shingles?

Accepted Answer

Herpes zoster: Sounds compatible with shingles, but these would have to be seen to be accurately diagnosed. Show them to your doctor.  Think about getting the vz vaccine.

Question 8

could too much coconut oil have caused my night time breakout in hives and nauseous stomach?

Accepted Answer

It's certainly: possible for coconut oil to cause hives if you have a skin allergy to it or an ingredient that's combined with it.  It's very unlikely to cause nausea unless you swallowed it.  Most likely the symptoms are coincidently, however.

Question 9

i keep getting these breakout of hives on my butt cheeks and upper legs. i'll go a couple of days with no breakout and then they're back. ?

Accepted Answer

Typical: It is typical for a course of hives to have a waxing/waning course.  The key is to work with a professional to titrate long acting medications that have less side effects in order to gain better control over breakout hives.

Question 10

sinus infection can it cause hives breakout. im itching and frustrating ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I can think of a couple of germs that can trigger hives along with a sinus infection but they are not those found most often in this condition. Some of the antibiotics used to treat it may trigger hives. I would check with your treating doc for guidance on what to do.

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A member asked:

Daughter gets random rash+hive breakouts on her neck, wrists,arms,&hands and nothing has changed in her daily life&not wearing latex why could this be?

A member asked:

Are daily hives breakouts a common symptom of angioedema?

A member asked:

If you breakout in hives and think it might be food, how far back should you track your food back to? or how long does it take to react?

A member asked:

I think my 7yr old is allergic to sunscreen. every time i put some on him he breaks out in hives. what brand can i use that he won't breakout from?

A member asked:

Strep/mono tests were both negative but doc still thinks its strep. i am now on amoxicillin and prednisone and getting hives breakouts. was on a diff antibiotic, thought i was allergic bc of hives and went to a diff doc. but im still breaking out. ?

A member asked:

Could a fever cause my 5yo to get small hives breakout only on his face?

A member asked:

I have some type of a rash and its on my left side of my body. i thought they were hives but i have had them 3x's with breakouts. shingles?

A member asked:

Could too much coconut oil have caused my night time breakout in hives and nauseous stomach?

A member asked:

I keep getting these breakout of hives on my butt cheeks and upper legs. i'll go a couple of days with no breakout and then they're back. ?

A member asked:

Sinus infection can it cause hives breakout. im itching and frustrating ?

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