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.
US Army Pfc. Edward J. Foley of the 143rd Infantry Regiment of the 36th Division cleaning his Springfield M1903A4 sniper rifle, near Valletri, Italy, 29 May 1944. After their bloody experiences in Italy the US 36th Division had transferred across the Mediterranean to join the invasion of southern France.