Hives, which are also called, welts, wheals, and urticaria, are a common of an allergic reaction, and can be caused by food allergies, medications, insect bites, and many other triggers.
Review common triggers for hives in children, including foods, medications, and other less common causes, and how to treat your child with hives.
Review what might cause someone to have a rash and facial swelling after going out into the cold.
Review common treatments for itching that can provide some relief for itchy kids with rashes, including many over-the-counter 'anti-itch' type medications.
Review when kids can and should have allergy testing done, including allergy skin tests or the RAST allergy blood test.
Hives are also known as urticaria or wheals. Find out all about the different types of hives and hives treatments.
Hives are raised, often itchy red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to a food or medicine. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of hives from the ADAM Health Encyclopedia.
Read about hives (urticaria) symptoms, prevention, and treatment in the Hives (Urticaria) section of the About.com Symptom Checker.
View a picture of hives, including the classic red, raised welts on this person's hands.
