Hives are also known by the name of urticaria, welts, nettle rash and wheals. They are a common cause of skin inflammation. Hives are red, raised and itchy rashes that often get instigated by something producing an allergic reaction- an allergen. When we find any allergic reaction, the body tends to release a protein named histamine.
Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Generally, the immune system of people with allergies react to harmless foreign substances in the environment like pollens, molds, dust mites, foods, animal dander, and some medication. These substances are known as allergens. Reports mentions allergies as among the most common problems in the United States. One out of 10 Americans suffer from common allergies.
