1 By Nisid Hajari Nisid Hajari is a member of the Bloomberg View editorial board and author of âMidnightâs Furies: The Deadly Legacy of Indiaâs Partition,â to be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on June 9. By Nisid Hajari Nisid Hajari is a member of the Bloomberg View editorial board and author of âMidnightâs Furies: The Deadly Legacy of Indiaâs Partition,â to be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on June 9.
About Hives. Hives (or urticaria) are red raised bumps or welts on the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body and can look like tiny little spots or large interconnected bumps. Individual hives can last anywhere from a few hours to a week (sometimes longer), and new ones might replace those that fade.
Hives are a skin rash condition known medically as urticaria. Hives are a type of skin allergy or rash that is caused by an allergen in most cases. Hives are raised welts on the skinâs surface that are generally circular with a pale center and red halo. These welts can be different sizes and shapes, and can be found on any part of the body. There are many types of hives, and hives causes vary based on the type of hives experienced. What Are The Symptoms of Hives? The symptoms of hives include itching in most cases, swelling of the area, red welts that look much like a mosquito bite.