Help with Hives
Acne is embarrassing, hard to treat, and can last for many years. Like acne, hives are also characterized by red spots on the skin, but thankfully dealing with them is so much easier.
When a hive breakout occurs, your body has released histamine from cells, which causes fluid to leak from the blood vessels. This leads to swelling of the skin. There are many factors that may cause a breakout, and it is often difficult to determine the exact cause. Allergies to foods, medications, and insect stings are the most common triggers for a breakout.
Hives appear on the skin as red, itchy, elevated bumps. They come in varying shapes and sizes. In fact, one hallmark of hives is their tendency to change size rapidly and move around from one area of skin to another.
While the thought of red spots moving on your skin sounds terrifying, try to remain calm. Hives are actually very common and don’t typically last for more than 24 hours. Talk to your doctor or dermatologist about treatment options.
If you have any questions about hives or about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.
