What causes hives?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Hives are caused by allergic reactions to various items, which can differ for each person. Allergens that can cause hives include certain foods, various medications, pollen and others.Hives are caused by allergic reactions to various items, which can differ for each person. Allergens that can cause hives include certain foods, various medications, pollen and others. More -
Hives are the result of an allergic reaction to something, such as a food, medication, bug bite, or other substance. For some reason, the body finds these things threatening, and it releases chemicals that irritate the skin. Other disorders or infections can sometimes cause hives, too.
Hives are the result of an allergic reaction to something, such as a food, medication, bug bite, or other substance. For some reason, the body finds these things threatening, and it releases chemicals that irritate the skin. Other disorders or... More -
Dr. Doris Day answered:Those itchy red bumps on your skin are a sign that your immune system is overreacting, says dermatologist Dr. Doris Day. Watch this video to learn more about what causes hives.
Those itchy red bumps on your skin are a sign that your immune system is overreacting, says dermatologist Dr. Doris Day. Watch this video to learn more about what causes hives. More
