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What can be done for hives and why do they appear?
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Allergy: Hives are skin lesions (itchy bumps) caused by allergic reactions to various agents and uncommonly to stress or exercise. Foods, medications, animals are common causes. Antihistamines are usually helpful in giving relief but other medications like corticosteroids and Epinephrine are used in more serious reactions.
Answered 6/25/2014
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