This image displays urticaria (hives) on the palms. This image displays widespread urticaria (hives). This image displays urticaria (hives), which develops quickly and is typically accompanied by an itch. Urticaria (hives) develops quickly and has ring-like, slightly raised lesions accompanied by itch. Urticaria (hives) often form rings and ring-like shapes that quickly appear and disappear. This image displays urticaria (hives). This image displays urticaria (hives) due to an allergic reaction. This image displays a red area of swelling on the foot typical of urticaria. This image displays round, pink areas with clear zones common to urticaria (hives). This image displays pink areas of a rash surrounded by lighter areas (due to constriction of blood vessels) typical of urticaria (hives). This image displays welts and large hair follicle openings caused by swelling from urticaria (hives).
Top Background Graphic
About Us | Contact Us | Site Map
Text Size SmallText Size MediumText Size Large
VisualDxHealth - Your guide to a clear picture of health
Health ToolsHealth TopicsDisease ListWidgetsFor Doctors

Hives (Urticaria):
Teen information

Left Nav Bottom
Try our Disease Finder
Page Tools Top Graphic
Page Tools Top Graphic
Page Tools Bottom Graphic
Page Tools Bottom Graphic
Picture of Hives (Urticaria): This image displays urticaria (hives) on the palms. Divider line
This image displays urticaria (hives) on the palms.
left arrow
right arrow
Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
After confirming that you have hives, the physician will work with you to discover the possible cause. Your doctor will take a detailed medical history and may do blood work, urine tests, or X-rays.

Obviously, the best treatment for hives is to discover the cause(s) and stop your exposure to them. However, most people with hives do not know the cause, and they require medications to get rid of the hives. 

The most common medications for hives include:
  • Sleep-causing (sedating) type-1 antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, or cetirizine
  • Non-sleep-causing (non-sedating) type-1 antihistamines such as loratadine, fexofenadine, or desloratadine
  • Type-2 antihistamines such as ranitidine, cimetidine, or famotidine
  • Doxepin
  • Montelukast, zafirlukast, or zileuton
In rare situations, your doctor might prescribe oral corticosteroid pills.

Last Modified: 31 Dec 2007

Prev: Self-Care Guidelines
Next: References/Trusted Links

HON CODE Seal. Accredited 3/2007
We comply with HONcode standards
for health information
verify here

Copyright © 2006-2008 Logical Images, Inc. All rights reserved.

The data contained in the VisualDxHealth™ Worldwide Web pages such as text, images, and graphics are for informational purposes only. The data is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical judgment. Please see our disclaimer.