Do hives run in families?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Hives can be caused by allergies, and certain allergies can run in families. Chances are good that if a parent has a food or drug allergy that causes hives, the child will experience a similar reaction. Also, hereditary angioedema (which is similar to hives but can produce much more serious swelling) runs in families. Consult a dermatologist or allergist for more information.
Hives can be caused by allergies, and certain allergies can run in families. Chances are good that if a parent has a food or drug allergy that causes hives, the child will experience a similar reaction. Also, hereditary angioedema (which is similar... More -
Hives are a type of allergic response. Allergies present as hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma and allerigic skin eruptions (atopy). One of the type of allergic skin eruptions is hives. Allergic responses run in families although it could be different from person to person. For example, one sibling could have eczema, another could have asthma. The triggers could be different as well. One could react to antibiotics while another reacts to cat dander.
Hives are a type of allergic response. Allergies present as hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma and allerigic skin eruptions (atopy). One of the type of allergic skin eruptions is hives. Allergic responses run in families... More
