Did You Know?

Hives can happen from food or bugs!

What Causes Hives?

Hives can be caused by food, bugs, or stress.

How to Help Hives?

Cool cloths and creams can help the itch.

What Hives Do

Hives can itch a lot.

They can show up fast.

Hives can go away on their own.

They do not hurt you long.

Hives can come back later.

Most kids get hives at some time.

More About Hives

Hives can happen to anyone. They are not a big problem. Most kids get them at some point. It is good to tell a grown-up if you have hives.

Hives can make you feel itchy and strange. You can use cool cloths to help. It is best to keep your skin clean and dry.

Most of the time, hives go away fast. If they last a long time, you should see a doctor. They can help you feel better.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Hives (Urticaria)"] --> B["Skin Rash"] B --> C["Red or Flesh-colored Bumps"] B --> D["Itchy and Raised"] A --> E["Duration: Minutes to Days"] E --> F["Recurrence: Frequent"] E --> G["Less than 5% Last > 6 Weeks"] A --> H["No Long-lasting Skin Change"]

What Do These Words Mean?

urticaria:A medical term for hives.
rash:A change in skin that causes redness and irritation.
duration:The length of time something lasts.
recurs:Happens again after a period of time.
long-lasting:Staying for a long time.