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Hives (urticaria) - close-up
Hives develop when histamine is released into the small blood vessels (capillaries. The capillaries dilate which causes a welt, and fluid oozes into the surrounding tissue, causing swelling. Histamine also causes intense itching.
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Update Date:
April 15, 2009
Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
