EpistemisHives (hives)
Specialty: Skin.
Why it occurs
- Allergic (food/drugs)
- Viral infection
- Physics (pressure, cold)
- Idiopathic
Initial workup
Exhibition history; If chronic, evaluate directed study.
red flags
Hives with lip/tongue angioedema, dyspnea or hypotension → anaphylaxis (IM adrenaline).
Standard management
- Non-sedating H1 antihistamine — 1st line; increase dose if necessary
- Short corticosteroid — intense outbreaks
Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.
- Area
- Skin
- Listed causes
- 4
- Treatment options
- 2