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Hives treatment

Hives treatment

Hives treatment

When there is an allergic reaction in the body, a chemical called histamine, from specialized cells in the body tissues is released. Histamine causes allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Antihistamines may reduce inflammation, itching, and swelling by blocking the effects of histamine, reducing the allergy symptoms.

 
Review Date: 5/31/2023

Reviewed By

Ramin Fathi, MD, FAAD, Director, Phoenix Surgical Dermatology Group, Phoenix, AZ. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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