Archive for May 21st, 2009
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CHILD’S HEALTH/SKIN DISORDERS: HIVES (URTICARIA)
Cause Hives are generally caused by an allergic reaction to various substances, which may include certain types of foods, food colourings, preservatives, plants, drugs (for example, penicillin), insect bites, and many others. Clinical features Hives are intensely itchy, raised, pinkish spots which together form a rash, usually on the trunk. Spots may become quite large [...]