Hives are raised, often itchy, red bumps (welts) on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine. They can also appear without cause. When you have an allergic reaction to a substance, your body releases histamine and other chemicals into the blood. This causes itching, swelling, and other symptoms. Hives are a common reaction. Persons with other allergies, such as hay fever, often get hives. When swelling or welts occur around the face, especially the lips and eyes, it is called angioedema.
You're not worthy: Council snubs move to honour British Army's most decorated regiment. By Tim Shipman and Daniel Bates and David Wilkes for the Daily Mail. Updated: 05:17 EDT, 17 December 2009.
Massachusetts 54th Regiment. The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the first official black units in the U.S. armed forces. Their courageous assault on Fort Wagner played a key role in bringing about an end to slavery. Contents The 54th Massachusetts.