Hives: Prevention & Expectations (Urticaria)

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Hives

Alternate Names : Urticaria

Hives | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Antihistamine medications, such as diphenhydramine, cetirizine or loratadine, can be used to prevent hives. An individual should also avoid the substance that provoked the reaction if it is known. Epinephrine is used to treat severe reactions such as anaphylaxis.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Hives cause:

discomfort

skin irritation and breakdown

skin infection

What are the risks to others?

Hives are not contagious.

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Author: Lynn West, MD
Reviewer: Ernest J. Dole, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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