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Recent broke broke out in hives on and around her knee. could this be eczema? usually breaks out in spring on her hands but not as severe
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Hives = Allergies: Hives are due to histamine reactions and are not the same process as eczema. Hives are raised, intensely itching and resolve with antihistamines. Persistent lesions are not likely to be hives
Answered 12/30/2014
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