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Can hives be flat and red and itchy? i have a rash that isn't raised and isn't wide spread all over my body its just on my hands and when i leave it alone it goes away but it comes back when i scratch?

Q: can hives be flat and red and itchy? i have a rash that isn't raised and isn't wide spread all over my body its just on my hands and when i leave it alone it goes away but it comes back when i scratch?

: Unlikely to be Hives - more likely a mild Dermatitis /Eczema

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Dr. Alan Menter answered

Unlikely to be Hives - more likely a mild Dermatitis /Eczema

Answered 7/14/2021

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

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Agree with Dr. Mentzer - think about dyshidrotic eczema, limit exposure to water and to potential irritants on your hands.

Answered 7/14/2021

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A member asked:

Can hives be flat and red and itchy? i have a rash that isn't raised and isn't wide spread all over my body its just on my hands and when i leave it alone it goes away but it comes back when i scratch?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Menter answered

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