Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Have you ever experienced hives also known as urticaria as one of your allergy symptoms or do you deal with chronic hives (urticaria) due to a specific health condition? Well, then this episode is for you! Hives are raised bumps called welts or wheals on the skin that are itchy and are typically one sign of an allergic reaction. However, hives can happen for a number of reasons and some those will be discussed in this episode. Today’s episode is all about hives also known as urticaria. We discuss what hives (urticaria) are, the different types of hives, whether hives are contagious or not, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about hives and how hives form due to an allergic reaction. Allergy News Article: Woman’s rare allergy to pressure on her skin means she can’t wear jeans or a bra - https://cutt.ly/xX76Ng8 Additional Resources: What is Anaphylaxis? Episode - https://cutt.ly/qX5rHvf Hives (Urticaria) - https://cutt.ly/aX5e4Am Hives (Urticaria): Causes, pictures, treatments, and symptoms - https://cutt.ly/7X5ryGo 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast • Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) • Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don’t know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 Blog: https://cutt.ly/gJskpdw YouTube: https://cutt.ly/hAme9tN Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/oh-my-allergies/message