Why is treating hives so important?
Finding an effective cure for hives is important for several reasons: • Although the hives themselves are not contagious, the triggers may be (such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites). • Successfully treating hives will give you relief from the intense and bothersome itching and burning. • A cure for hives will liberate you from the embarrassment or self-consciousness of red, puffy welts. • Sometimes hives are a symptom of an underlying disease that needs immediate attention, such as a thyroid disorder, lupus, lymphoma, Hepatitis B, or malaria. Here are some causes of hives: • Inhaled or ingested: food, drugs, food additives, pollen. • Disease or infection: mastocytosis, carcinoma, rheumatic fever, lupus, mononucleosis. • Physical stimuli: heat, cold, UV rays. • Contact hives: plants, insect stings, cosmetics, latex, hair bleach. Facts about hives: • About 20% of people will have hives at some point in their lives. • Hives can occur on any part of the body, including the trunk, arms an
