Urticaria

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Urticaria, commonly known as “hives”, is a patchy redness of the skin that is itchy and may be slightly swollen; urticaria is often caused allergic reactions, autoimmune disorders, or other conditions, but sometimes the cause is unknown.[1]

Urticaria refers to a group of conditions including itchy skin (pruritus), and patches of skin that are swollen, warm, mildly painful and itchy (angioedema).[2]

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  1. "Hives and angioedema - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  2. "Urticaria - Dermatologic Disorders". MSD Manual Professional Edition. Retrieved December 24, 2021.