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.
Causes of Hives in Adults. Hives, also called urticaria, appear as itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin and are usually caused by an allergic reaction. Hives in adults start suddenly and go away quickly, can vary in size, appear anywhere on the body, and can move around on the body throughout the course of the reaction. Allergic Reaction.