A member asked:

Woke up to a swollen face and small red splotches all over..is this hives? what do i do?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Skin rashes : Skin rashes need to be seen to get proper diagnosis. Based on your description when it occurs over night with swollen face, it can be hives. Otc antihistamines work for hives. See a doctor if it does not go away or if you have difficulty breathing or abdominal pain.

Answered 1/28/2014

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