09/26/2025
🌿 Skin Allergies & Hives: What You Should Know
Red, itchy, raised patches?
You may be experiencing hives, also known as urticaria. Hives can appear suddenly and last from minutes to weeks.
🔹 Common Triggers
• Foods like peanuts, shellfish, or eggs
• Medications (antibiotics, pain relievers)
• Insect stings or bites
• Seasonal pollen, pet dander, or mold
• Stress, heat, or pressure on the skin
🔹 What You Can Do
• Avoid known triggers when possible
• Use a cool compress to ease itching
• Take an antihistamine as directed
• Keep a symptom & trigger diary to discuss with your provider
⚠️ Seek urgent care if you notice:
• Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
• Trouble breathing or swallowing
These can signal a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) and require immediate medical attention (call 911).
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At AIANE (Allergy & Immunology Associates of New England)
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Our board-certified specialists can help identify triggers through advanced testing and create a personalized treatment plan—so you can get back to feeling your best.
📞 Call us to schedule a same-day or next-available appointment.
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