Hives On Face

Hives, also called urticaria (ur-tih-CARE-ee-uh), is a raised skin rash that typically lasts for a matter of hours or days. Sometimes it takes up to six weeks to clear as new bumps surface and old.

Previous 1 of 12 Atopic dermatitisSkin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, allergens, immune system disorders and medications. One of the most common skin disorders that causes a rash is atopic dermatitis (ay-TOP-ik dur-muh-TI-tis), also known as eczema.Atopic dermatitis is an ongoing (chronic) condition that makes skin red and itchy. Most often it appears as patches on the hands, feet, ankles, neck, upper body and limbs. It tends to flare up periodically and then subside for a time.At-home interventions can lessen symptoms and reduce the risk of flare-ups. Self-care habits include avoiding harsh soaps and other irritants and applying creams or lotions regularly.

Medicated anti-itch creams or ointments also can ease the discomfort caused by symptoms. Bolognia JL, et al.

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Where it appears: Often on the scalp, face, or torso first, then spreading to the entire body.What it looks like: Small red bumps at first, which quickly become clear, fluid-filled blisters on a pink base; these eventually become dry brown crusts or scabs. New waves of itchy blisters often emerge as the illness progresses. Children usually get between 250 and 500 blisters, although it's possible to have just a few, especially if the child has had the chicken pox vaccine. Child may have a slight fever.

Uncommon before the first birthday.Chicken pox is very contagious. Learn more about. Where it appears: Throughout entire body.What it looks like: Red bumps with tiny white dots on the inside of cheeks a few days after a fever and runny eyes and nose.

Next, a rash appears on the face and progresses down the back and torso to the arms and hands, and finally to the legs and feet. The rash starts as flat red patches but eventually develops bumps and may be itchy. Lasts about five days then fades to a brownish color, leaving skin dry and flaky. Rare due to vaccinations; most likely to occur in unvaccinated children.Measles is very contagious. Learn more about.

Where it appears: Armpits, neck, chest, and groin; rapidly spreads over the entire body.What it looks like: Begins as a mass of tiny red bumps that feel like fine sandpaper and may itch. Child may have a fever and a red sore throat. Early in the infection, the tongue may have a white or yellowish coating that later turns red. Bumps on the tongue may appear larger than normal, a condition called.

Tonsils may be swollen and red. As the rash fades, the skin may peel, especially on the hands and feet and in the groin. Uncommon before age 2.Scarlet fever is very contagious. Learn more about. Where it appears: Usually on hands but can occur anywhere on the body.What it looks like: A small grainy bump or cluster of bumps. Usually skin-toned but may be lighter or darker in color and can contain black dots. Flat warts, which are smaller and smoother, can also appear anywhere on the body, but in children they most often show up on the face.

Plantar warts show up on the soles of the feet. Most warts disappear on their own in a few months to a few years.

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