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Hives on the Back
Hives on the Back
  • Raised pink bumps with pale centers (welts)
  • Hives look like mosquito bites
  • Sizes of hives vary from ½ inch to several inches across
  • Shapes of hives are variable and change repeatedly
  • Itchy rash
    Cause
  • Reaction to a viral infection
  • Other common causes: widespread hives are usually caused by a viral infection. May also be an allergic reaction to a food, drug, infection, insect bite, or other substances.
  • Localized hives are usually due to skin contact with plants, pollen, food or pet saliva. Localized hives are not caused by drugs, infection or swallowed foods.

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