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A 29-year-old female asked:
can a baby get hives from teething? my almost 9 month son gets hives when he is fussing and crying a lot. he is also teething.
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Jackson answered
Dermatology 43 years experience
It occurs: It occurs probably because of temperature change during crying.
5576 viewsReviewed May 1, 2019
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
Not from teething: Hives are not caused by teething, but crying can cause hives, but not teething.
5576 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Frederic Kirsch answered
Pediatric Dentistry 46 years experience
Unusual: Hives are not from teething your baby is having an allergic reaction to something he ate or is coming in contact with. Your baby may exhibit a rash on his or her face due to increased saliva production"drooling" during teething.
5576 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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