Does anyone know what this is. Is this hives on my skin?

Question

I get these bumps from time to time.
Recently they have been out of control.
They start out resembling mosquito bites, then they enlarge.
Does anyone have info on this?
Do I see a dermatologist or an allergist?

Answer 1

A hive, or wheal, is a circular, red, spongy lesion that evolves and changes over minutes to hours. It is usually surrounded by an area of redness called a flare. Hives can vary in size from a few millimeters to giant hives covering a whole extremity.

To treat hives, antihistamines must be taken regularly to prevent the release of histamine (this is what causes the welts). The older antihistamines, such as Benadryl, can cause sleepiness when starting therapy. After about 2 weeks, the sleepiness generally stops.

The good news is that the therapeutic effect of antihistamines does not diminish with regular use. In other words, a person does not develop a tolerance for antihistamines requiring higher doses to stop histamine release.

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http://www.hivotin.com/about.htm?gclid=CKehoZ6pq40CFSUCYAod331Utw

Good luck!

Answer 2

they could be hives. i get hives mostly on my face,neck,arms every once in while, they are usually small, and other than being itchy they are not that annoying and usually go away in 15 mins. I have no idea why i get them, but they are not so bad that i would seek medical attention.

I would see a dermatologist or your regular doctor it they are out of control, it could be something else. I had shingles one time, and they started out as small itchy bumps and then got bigger. its like having chicken pox in a small location on your body

Answer 3

a skin issue, should be checked by a dermatologist.