Hives

Hives (Urticaria) are itchy plaques in the skin due to release of histamine. Common triggers include stress, medications, foods, illness, and environmental allergens.

Symptoms

Red, raised, patches on skin
Intense itching
Feeling of heat

An individual hive often goes away within 24 hours but new ones may continue to develop. Individual hives that persist longer than 24 hours or those associated with difficulty breathing may represent a more serious systemic process.

woman scratching elbow covered in hives.

Treatments

Treatment options include:

Oral antihistamines
Avoid known triggers, including scratching
Application of a cool, wet cloth to the welts can provide some symptomatic relief

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(317) 926-3739

individual scratching back covered in hives.

Meet our Medical Providers

Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon

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