Allergic skin reaction to food
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Allergic skin reaction to food
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Hives (urticaria) are an allergic reaction of the skin that appears as raised, red, itchy bumps of different shapes and sizes. Patches of hives may combine to form raised, reddened skin over large areas of the body. Hives are often minor, but they can also be the first sign of a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that requires emergency care.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
| Last Updated | April 5, 2007 |
| Last updated: | April 05, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology |
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