A member asked:

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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Maziar Rezvani answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

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.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Not the fever: The rash is caused by the underlying illness, not by the fever.

Answered 9/28/2016

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