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Can anxiety and stress cause you to break out in hives/whelps that itch?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: I have seen a number of patients with significant anxiety break out in hives.

Dr Veres agreed

Answered 10/17/2020

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