Hives (urticaria) are a common skin reaction that causes bumps, raised patches, or both. They are one way the body responds ...

Hives (urticaria) may appear as pink-red bumps, or patches on your skin, and are very itchy. They are often signs of an allergic reaction but can also be idiopathic, meaning the cause is unknown.

Hives are itchy red or white bumps that often stem from an allergic reaction. Unlike some other rashes, hives are not contagious and are an allergic-type reaction. Hives and other rashes can become ...