Learn about acute urticaria, its symptoms, causes, treatment options, and more.
For example, hives may appear with a severeallergicreaction calledanaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects multiple body systems and involves difficulty breathing and closing airways.
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Additionally, acute urticaria may turn into chronic urticaria if it lasts six weeks or longer.
Additionally, they may ask questions to determine what caused the skin condition.
Hives and allergic reactions associated with hives can be treated, and symptoms are often temporary.
The best treatment options depend on the person and the severity of the hives.
A healthcare professional such as a primary care practitioner or dermatologist can diagnose acute hives.
Signs of hives are red, itchy bumps on the skin that go away within six weeks.
Acute urticaria is generally not severe, but it can be very uncomfortable.
It can also signify a severe or even life-threatening allergic reaction.
Acute urticaria is not contagious and cannot be passed from one person to another.
The amount of time that hives last depends on the person and the cause of the hives.
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