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What is hive?
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Skin irritation/rash: A hive is a raised skin lesion/irritation that forms in reaction to something like a medication or insect bite.
Answered 10/7/2012
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Raised, itchy skin: A raised, itchy area of skin that is rounded or flat-topped but is always elevated above the surrounding skin. It reflects local swelling of the skin. The hives are usually discrete, but my flow together and will blanch with pressure. Hives also may be called urticaria.
Answered 3/8/2015
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