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I've developed some sort of hives/rash on the back side of my arms and it itches! i'm 50 years old. what is it?

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Dr. Gary Moss answered

Urticaria: Depends on whether it is acute (less than 6 weeks) or chronic (more than 6 weeks). If acute, it will resolve on its own. Chronic hives are usually autoimmune or idiopathic (fancy word for "no known cause").

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Answered 5/8/2014

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