Let's take a closer look at the setting. What is Setting? You probably remember from grade school that the setting is where the story takes place, like the woods or Grandmother's house. Actually, the setting of a story tells the time, place, and duration of a story and is told using techniques like imagery. Time
Common foods may be the cause, as well as bee or wasp stings, or skin contact with certain fragrances. Acute viral infection is another common cause of acute urticaria (viral exanthem). Less common causes of hives include friction, pressure, temperature extremes, exercise, and sunlight.
Many causes: There are many causes of hives and these include infections, medications, bee/wasp stings, food allergies, environmental allergies, stress, cold temperatures, and exercise amongst other rarer causes. Oftentimes, hives are idiopathic, meaning there is no known cause.