Overview
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a sudden outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps, or patches that look like mosquito bites. Urticaria can cause itching, burning or stinging. Hives vary in size, and can appear anywhere on the body, including face, lips, tongue, throat, or ears. They may join together to form larger areas known as plaques. They can last for hours, or up to several days before fading. Angioedema is a deeper form of urticaria that occurs beneath the skin instead of on the surface. Angioedema is characterised by deep swelling around the eyes and lips and sometimes of the genitals, hands and feet. Learn more here.
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