Can You Get Hives in Tampa, Florida?

Did you know that hives are not just itchy? The welts that come from hives can be reddish on white skin or purple on black or brown skin. They can be mildly itchy or intensely itchy or round, oval or worm-shaped. Sometimes the welts from hives can be as small as a pea or as large as a frisbee. Hives can be raised patches and may look swollen.

There are 2 types of hives:

Acute hives that can appear quickly and go away within a day
Chronic hives that can last for months or a year

You can usually treat mild cases of hives at home but if your symptoms continue for more than a few days, please contact our office to speak to a board-certified dermatologist.

Hives can be caused by foods, medications, airborne allergens, or insect bites/infections. To prevent or lower your likelihood of experiencing hives, we recommend the following:

If you have come in contact with pollen or an animal that has triggered your hives prior, take a bath or shower immediately and change and wash your clothes.
Avoid repeating anything that has triggered your hives in the past.

Living with chronic hives can affect your quality of life. Dermatologists care for people who have chronic hives. We work to relieve the discomfort and work to prevent new hives.

If you experience swelling your mouth or throat or problems breathing, seek immediate medical care or go to the nearest emergency room