Hives: Causes and Diagnosis

Hives is one of the most common skin conditions and is also one with many misconceptions.
Hives is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts that range in size from small spots to large blotches. Hives can be triggered by many situations and substances, including certain foods and medications. Angioedema can arise with hives or alone.

Hives can be caused by many things.

- Allergic reactions

- infections

- pysical stimuli

- stress

- Chemicals

- Auto immune / Unknown reasons

Early Detection of hives is important to narrowing down causes and changes in environment and should be noted upon initial signs.
Early detection of hives or urticaria involves recognizing first signs and symptoms, here are some indicators to look for.

- Wheels. red, raised and itchy welts on skin

- Itching. extreme

- Swelling. rapid

- Location and spread. Contact points

- Trigger identification. exposure to chemicals, stimuli or stress

Observing early symptoms can help patients rule out causes and identify triggers whether it be soaps, detergents, food or even stress. Hives can present like contact dermatitis or eczema. Using the Derma Dex App it can help you pin point possible results and get on the right track for treatments and getting your comfort back. Its important for patients to not confuse different conditions and get a diagnosis as quickly as possible. Derma Dex will help with all of that.