While allergies are the main cause of hives, stress can also contribute to the itchy red bumps that make up a rash. Here's what you need to know.

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Up to 30% of people with chronic hives (also known as chronic urticaria) have an ...

Treatment for chronic hives lasting at least 6 weeks may include one or more types of medication, as well as certain ...

You probably know urticaria -- one of the most common skin conditions -- by its non-medical name, hives. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, hives affect about 20% of ...

Stress affects every aspect of our lives and how you cope has a big impact on your overall health, including your skin. If you have hives, stress can cause a flare-up of hives. Such "stress rash," the ...

There are more reasons than ever for people to be stressed out right now. Unfortunately for some, that increased stress can present physically. Those suffering from higher-than-normal stress levels ...

Hives can occur anywhere on the body. However, exposed skin, such as arms and legs, may be more susceptible to external hives triggers such as allergens, heat, and pressure changes. Other common ...

(CNN) — Too much stress isn’t good for you — on top of feeling relentless burnout, it can lead to sleep problems, a poor immune system, higher blood pressure and lower cognitive function. And ...

(NEW YORK) — When a person breaks out into hives, the annoying rash is usually blamed on skin care products, new foods we’ve eaten, or cute animals we’ve touched. But some people get hives from ...

We usually think of COVID-19 as a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms, like congestion, sore throat and a cough. But, like a surprising amount of other viruses, the coronavirus can also ...

When your body has an allergic reaction, it releases chemicals that can make your skin swell, causing those itchy, red bumps on your skin that's characteristic of hives. While certain foods and ...