Urticaria (hives) can have red and pink slightly elevated lesions with rings, arcs, and scallop-edged shapes. This image displays extensive urticaria (hives). Urticaria (hives) can have pink lesions with gradual or sharp edges. This image displays circles, arcs, and snake-like curves typical of urticaria (hives). Urticaria (hives) is a sign of an allergic reaction, often caused by a medication or food allergy. This image displays broad areas of redness typical of urticaria (hives). Urticaria (hives) can have pink, ring-like shapes. This image displays urticaria (hives) affecting the neck, face, and shoulders. Urticaria (hives) often causes ring-like and curving line-like shapes. Urticaria (hives) can appear at any age, including in newborns. This image displays urticaria (hives), which can produce bizarre shapes. Urticaria (hives) can be extensive, forming large areas of redness.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.287-302. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.547, 1129, 1137. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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