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Urticaria is the medical term for a dermatological condition, which is most commonly referred to as hives. Approximately 20 percent of people are affected by hives at some point in their lives. There are a number of situations and substances that may trigger hives. One of the first signs of hives is typically itchiness. Not long after, red welts will start to appear on the skin. These welts will be various sizes and can appear anywhere on the body.<\/p>\n

Hives are caused by the release of histamine within the body. There are two categories of hives, acute and chronic. Acute hives will typically have a short life, lasting from just a few hours or a few days. When hives occur regularly and last for more than six weeks it is considered to be chronic. When a person suffers from chronic hives it can be quite frustrating as determining the underlying cause can be difficult. Here are 9 frustrating causes of hives.<\/p>\n

1. Temperature Changes<\/h3>\n

When it comes to sensitivity, there are simply some people who are more sensitive to things than others. One of the frustrating things about hives for some people is that they simply may develop hives because of a change in temperature<\/a>. This means that if their body becomes too hot or too cold, hives may appear. This can be very frustrating as it can be difficult to maintain the same temperature at all times.<\/p>\n

In addition, it is impossible to control the weather. For someone that has issues with temperature causing their hives, taking a shower, sweating, or being out in the extreme heat or cold may cause hives to develop. While hives are typically harmless, it can be extremely annoying to deal with them every time you move from outside to inside or vice versa. Trying to maintain an even temperature as much as possible is the best way to deal with these types of hives. <\/p>\n

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2. Exercise<\/h3>\n

Exercise<\/a> is something that is supposed to be good for you and for most people it is. Getting your heart rate up for at least an hour a day is something that everyone should be practicing. However, one of the most frustrating causes for hives in some people is exercise. This may be caused by the temperature changes that take place in the body during exercise. It may also be caused by sweating. As we sweat, pores can become clogged.<\/p>\n

This can create all types of skin issues. When the skin becomes irritated, a rash may develop. The rash may be something that is simple and goes away within a short amount of time. However, some people simply will break out in hives every time that they try to exercise. There may be another underlying cause for hives to form due to exercise, so it is important to discuss this with your doctor if it occurs. <\/p>\n

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3. Tight Clothing<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it, not all clothing is made the same. There are some people who may find that when they wear certain types of clothing it causes their skin to break out in hives<\/a>. The fabrics that the clothing is made from could be the culprit. In addition, if the clothing fits tight against the skin, that could be causing the adverse reaction. If you find that every time you put on your favorite sweater or pair of jeans you break out in hives, try to not wear those clothes any more.<\/p>\n

Check the type of material that these items are made from as it could be the fabric that your skin is reacting to. If you are prone to hives, wearing loose fitting clothing that is made of certain types of fabric may be your best option. This is one annoying cause of hives that can be easily dealt with in most cases. <\/p>\n

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4. Alcohol<\/h3>\n

Drinking alcohol<\/a> in excess is not good for your body. Not only does alcohol wreak havoc on your liver as well as your other organs, it can also cause you to have skin issues as well. There are some people that find that they are allergic to alcohol. This means that every time that they decide to indulge in a beverage that contains alcohol they find themselves breaking out into hives.<\/p>\n

There may be a certain type of alcohol that causes the person to develop hives, such as beer or it may be all forms of alcoholic beverages. Many people who suffer from a gluten allergy will find that they get hives when they drink anything that contains gluten. If you are enjoying an occasional drink and break out into hives, try cutting alcohol out of your diet. This may be the cause of your symptoms. <\/p>\n

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5. Medication<\/h3>\n

Medications<\/a> are prescribed to help you heal. Most of the time the medications that you take will do their job. However, in some people there are types of medications that may cause them to break out into hives. Taking certain antibiotics or other medications can cause an adverse reaction in the body. This may cause a person to notice red patches on their skin. These patches are often quite itchy and can be quite annoying.<\/p>\n

If you are taking a new medication and notice that your skin is breaking out, you should call your doctor right away. While the allergic reaction may be limited to simply hives, it could also turn into something much worse. Most of the time your doctor will want to see you and will likely prescribe a different medication for you to take that will hopefully do its job and not cause you to break out. <\/p>\n

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6. Sun Exposure<\/h3>\n

Ah, the wonderful sun. It often feels so good on your skin. In fact, there is nothing much better than sitting in the warm sun and enjoying a beautiful day outside. Unfortunately, while the sun light does feel good, there are a few negative side effects to too much sun exposure as well. Everyone has at some point experienced a sunburn<\/a>. This unpleasantness is not something that anyone really wants to deal with.<\/p>\n

Some people may get hives when they are out in the sun. For some people, even being out in the sun for just a short amount of time can cause hives to form. Others may have a bit longer before the rash develops. This is one of the causes of hives that can be difficult to deal with as it is often hard to avoid exposure to sunlight. Covering up the majority of the body with clothing can help. <\/p>\n

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7. Foods<\/h3>\n

Allergies<\/a> to foods are quite common. In fact, there is a growing number of individuals who are becoming allergic to certain types of foods. Peanut allergies have grown in number over the past decade or so. Some people develop these allergies when they are very young and they go away as they get older. However, there are some people who have eaten certain foods all of their lives and then when they get older all of a sudden the foods no longer agree with them.<\/p>\n

In order to determine what types of foods are causing a person to have hives a doctor will conduct a prick test. This involves pricking different areas of the skin with certain common foods that tend to cause allergies. A list will be generated to determine the types of foods that a person needs to avoid so that they do not break out in hives just from eating. <\/p>\n

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8. Over the Counter Medications<\/h3>\n

Just as a prescription medication may cause a person to break out in hives, there are some people who cannot take certain over the counter medications such as NSAIDs or even aspirin<\/a>. While these medications have been designed to provide your body with some relief from certain types of pain that is often caused by inflammation, for some the over the counter medications will not provide any type of relief and will instead cause their skin to break out in hives.<\/p>\n

If you have taken an over the counter medication and your skin begins to itch and become red, it is a good idea to call your doctor or go to an urgent care to get checked out. While hives are typically no reason for alarm, they are a signal that something is not right in the body and the symptoms of the reaction can quickly turn more dangerous. <\/p>\n

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9. Stress and Anxiety<\/h3>\n

Perhaps one of the most frustrating causes of hives for many people is simply stress and anxiety<\/a>. There are many people who easily become stressed or anxious in certain situations that they find themselves in. When they start to think about the situation, their body send out warning signals. These warning signals can turn into the person breaking out into hives. The biggest problem with this is that the hives can cause a person to feel even more stress and anxiety. This means that the hives are often going to stay around for awhile.<\/p>\n

If you notice that when you become nervous, excited, anxious, or stressed that your skin becomes blotchy and itchy, try taking some deep relaxing breaths to help calm down. If these hives appear regularly, your doctor may be able to provide you with either medications or other techniques to help reduce your stress and anxiety. <\/p>\n\r\n

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