Hives Management: Diet, Triggers and Face Rash Relief

What should you eat when you have hives, and are there fruits you should avoid? Managing chronic urticaria and sun-induced hives involves identifying triggers like exercise and finding effective ways to clear facial rashes.

What Causes Breaking Out in Hives?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Ciele Edwards

Hives occur when specialized immune system cells in the skin, called mast cells, activate. Activated mast cells release inflammatory chemicals, including histamine and others. This causes dilation of nearby blood vessels and leakage of fluid into the superficial skin layer, resulting in hives.