Hives
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Welts are skin lesions that appear as raised, reddened, itchy areas, also known as hives; they usually arise suddenly and move from place to place.
Common causes: They may be due to allergic reactions to foods or medications, bites, infections, heat, stress, or, at times, no clear cause.
When should you see a doctor? It is advisable to consult if the welts recur, last a long time, or are accompanied by swelling of the lips, tongue, or difficulty breathing, which requires immediate attention.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist and the allergist help identify the trigger and care for the skin. Keeping a record of when they appear and consulting it with a professional makes it easier to find the cause.
Data on 480 doctors who treat hives
Which specialist treats hives?
For hives, a pediatrician can evaluate children and a general practitioner can evaluate adults; an allergist or a dermatologist may get involved if the condition persists or an allergy is suspected. Find specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hives
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is hives?
Welts are skin lesions that appear as raised, reddened, itchy areas, also known as hives; they usually arise suddenly and move from place to place.
Which doctor treats hives?
For hives, a pediatrician can evaluate children and a general practitioner can evaluate adults; an allergist or a dermatologist may get involved if the condition persists or an allergy is suspected. Find specialists.