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Whats the difference in appearance between a flare-up of eczema and hives from a contact allergy?

April 26, 2017ALLERGY Appearance contact Eczema flare-up Hives

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Whats the difference in appearance between a flare-up of eczema and hives from a contact allergy?

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Hives are usually red, swollen, and itchy rashes that can come and go fairly quickly. They often move from spot to spot and respond readily to antihistamines. Eczema causes rough, red and scaly areas, not at all like hives.